Is Your Preschool Child Afraid of the Dark?

Many children, for various reasons are afraid of the dark.

This maybe be for any multitude of reasons. Children in their inexperience, have vivid imaginations and can become fearful of the dark.

So what do you do if this is the case with your child?

Well, there are a few simple steps that can be taken to help to put your children at ease when night time or bed time comes.

1) Walk hand in hand with your child and look through the entire bedroom. Look under beds, in closets, behind objects etc. to show your child that there is nothing to be afraid of like monsters, etc.

2)Leave your bedroom door open as well as your child's bedroom door at night so they do not feel so alone or confined.

3) Close closet doors etc in child's bedroom. This will make them feel more at ease.

4)Place a night light in their bedroom for when they sleep at night so it isn't such a dark experience. the light will make the feel more at ease.

5)In some cases, provide them with a stuffed toy to sleep with at night. This way they will feel secure knowing they are not alone but have a cuddly friend with them.

6) Sometimes, some warm milk before bed will do the trick in making them sleep , quicker, and more soundly.

7) In some cases there maybe times where you play some relaxing, upbeat music (softly) that will keep them occupied until they fall asleep.

8)It is also good to reinforce with your children that You can see them in the morning. This is guaranteed to feel that their 'mother' and 'dad' in the morning.

No doubt there are different strategies for dealing with children coming in fear of the dark. These are some really good ideas to help here to help your children have a good night's rest in which it affects you or your sleep.

To get to this situation often requires patience and understanding. Your children need to be reassured that hiseverything is ok and that they are safe in their home in their beds and that 'Mommy' and 'Daddy" are close by to protect them.