Light in the Dark: Helping your Child With Nighttime Fears
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
When the lights go out at night, in your child’s imagination, any shadow is a tentacled monster — a sweatshirt on a chair becomes a hairy beast waiting to strike. Being afraid of the dark — or any imaginary creatures that suddenly appear when the lights go out — is very common for many children. But for some children, this fear is more acute and keeps them awake, preventing them from getting a good night’s sleep.
If your child is having trouble with her fear of the dark, there are ways you can help her get through this tough period.
Contributed by: Patrick S. Pasquariello, MD
Categories: Weekly Health Tips, Sleep
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