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Afraid of the Dark? How to Help Kids Overcome Fear
Manage episode 408904912 series 3480603
Are your kids afraid of the dark? Being scared of the dark is common. Here’s how to help kids overcome fear and be confident, solo sleepers.
A fear of the dark can start as early as 2 or 3 years old when kids' imaginations start to go wild. But, at this age, our kids aren’t mature enough to distinguish between their imagination 😈 and reality 😀.
It’s our job as parents to help. But lots of times we get this wrong and we end up actually encouraging their fear.
So if your child won’t sleep and you think they MIGHT be scared of the dark, keep listening…
📚 Check out my favorite BEDTIME BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Z1WExP
Resources
Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers.
Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com
Other resources:
- Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers
- The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep, click here
- Check out the blog
- Watch the YouTube channel
- ‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ sleep course, click here
- My favorite sleep products, click here
36 episodes
Manage episode 408904912 series 3480603
Are your kids afraid of the dark? Being scared of the dark is common. Here’s how to help kids overcome fear and be confident, solo sleepers.
A fear of the dark can start as early as 2 or 3 years old when kids' imaginations start to go wild. But, at this age, our kids aren’t mature enough to distinguish between their imagination 😈 and reality 😀.
It’s our job as parents to help. But lots of times we get this wrong and we end up actually encouraging their fear.
So if your child won’t sleep and you think they MIGHT be scared of the dark, keep listening…
📚 Check out my favorite BEDTIME BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Z1WExP
Resources
Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers.
Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com
Other resources:
- Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers
- The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep, click here
- Check out the blog
- Watch the YouTube channel
- ‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ sleep course, click here
- My favorite sleep products, click here
36 episodes
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