Nightmares and Sleepless Nights!
If your child is having nightmares, you’re in for some sleepless nights…or maybe not!
Going back to our philosophy of identifying the trigger of these scary dreams, often times you’ll find a computer game, video or television responsible. It could also be related to school, daycare or stress about an upcoming event.
Talk to your child about the dream to determine the cause. Remember to keep bedtime habbits consistent. Read a story. Say your prayers. Lights out! and keep it early!
If your child does come into your room to sleep in the middle of the night, be sure he/she wakes up in their own bed by morning. You can also walk your child back to their room and stay with them for a few minutes soothing them back to sleep.
Providing love, safety and security will help most children through this period!