When you are a child, having nightmares is completely normal, but even though they happen all the time, they can sometimes be disturbing, especially since a child will not understand the complexities of a dream. They can frighten kids and they can also make children afraid to sleep because they think they will have the nightmare again.
If you want to put a stop to your child’s nightmares then you will have to help them deal with them. There are many ways you can do this.
The first and most important thing to do when dealing with your child’s nightmares is to comfort them, it might seem silly that they are so scared. But they are and they need you to be there for them. Reassure them and tell them it was just a dream, try to put the emphasis on the word “dream” rather than the word “nightmare”. Do your best to calm them down and help them get back to sleep.
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