Is there a monster in the closet? Ease your child’s fears.
What You Need to Know
Children between the ages of three to six are learning how to tell the difference between real and make-believe. Night fears often occur during this time and your child may start sharing fears of monsters or scary things.
- It’s important to acknowledge that the fears are real. This will help them feel safer and more secure.
- Try some tips for easing your child’s fears. If these don’t work, you may want to discuss it with your pediatrician.
How You Can Help
You can help your child during this period by being supportive and helping them feel secure. Your attention, along with some hugs and kisses might just be the best medicine.
- Sing a special song telling the monsters or scary things to stay away. Make up your own or use a variation of a popular song. “Hit the road monsters, and don’t you come back no more . . .”
- Create a “good guy” or hero that will help protect everyone from the monsters.
- Make sure your child has a special blanket or stuffed animal to sleep with.
- At bedtime, read books or tell stories that are comforting and avoid anything that could be scary.
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