Guest guest Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 A couple of things that helped us. My kids have been sleeping with their heads under the blanket for years, without any problems. Sometimes they get sweaty, but I have stopped uncovering their heads. I think they uncover it themselves during the night. One of my kids also started with a nightlight, then a small lamp, and now a very bright florescent light is on all night in his room. When my then 5-year old was the most scared, I gave him a very bright flashlight and loud whistle to sleep with. He usually fell asleep with the flashlight on (rechargeable batteries) under the covers. I would turn it off after he fell asleep. The whistle was so that he could call me anytime during the night. Now he no longer uses the flashlight or whistle. We also got a bunkbed, so he could sleep on the bottom and feel very cosy, surrounded by blankets and stuffed animals. He likes having a roof not too far over his head. I don't know what would help with the fears. I just let my son set up his room the way he wanted to - with things specifically lined up in certain places. As he has gotten older, he is not as afraid at night. He now usually falls asleep on his own, and rarely wakes up during the night. Rochelle > > Hello, my son is five yeas old and has some issues with fears at night time.. > > My son is fearful of many many things so he has nighttime requests......such as he has to have on a lamp, he used to have a nightlight but he now insists it isn't enough. He also puts his head totally under the covers as he is scarred. He then insists we close his door so no one will enter while he sleeps. He has in the past put things around his door to alert him to anyone walking into the room. I am worried about his head under the covers.. I have given him lighter covers and removed his sheet from the bed to limit the amount of covers on his head. He will wake up some night four times a night and he is sweaty hot and uncomfortable. > > anyone have suggestions about any of this? I have reassured him nothing will happen to him at night. Some of his fears are irrational. When he wakes up at night I do walk him back into his room and sit with him for a while but he becomes extremely agitated and seems to do better when I don't sit with him in his room. It is difficult to comfort him and I the usual snuggling with your child or hugging him is not accepted. > > any input?? > > thanks > Marie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 If it were my kid, I would talk to the doc about meds for OCD/anxiety. RoxannaYou're UniqueJust like everyone else... ( ) Nightime help Hello, my son is five yeas old and has some issues with fears at night time.My son is fearful of many many things so he has nighttime requests......such as he has to have on a lamp, he used to have a nightlight but he now insists it isn't enough. He also puts his head totally under the covers as he is scarred. He then insists we close his door so no one will enter while he sleeps. He has in the past put things around his door to alert him to anyone walking into the room. I am worried about his head under the covers. I have given him lighter covers and removed his sheet from the bed to limit the amount of covers on his head. He will wake up some night four times a night and he is sweaty hot and uncomfortable. anyone have suggestions about any of this? I have reassured him nothing will happen to him at night. Some of his fears are irrational. When he wakes up at night I do walk him back into his room and sit with him for a while but he becomes extremely agitated and seems to do better when I don't sit with him in his room. It is difficult to comfort him and I the usual snuggling with your child or hugging him is not accepted. any input??thanksMarie No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.234 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1949 - Release Date: 02/11/09 11:13:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 keep in mind that being "afraid of the dark" and fear at bedtime is VERY common, for generations!!!!!!! Explaining and discussing things to give assurances is about all you can do, be there for them, etc. Find out if they're having dreams. Try to talk, and during the day, find a way to make a point to discuss why "bad guys" can't get into your house. (it's locked, the outside light is on) and go on and on about it. My experience is that right around 4 and 5 years old, they are just becoming aware of some of the dangers out there and they need to hear from you, a lot, like for a month or so, how safe your house is. Reality is that a robber could come any time. But it really is the age. Turning on the light helps, just keep asking questions and try to get them to talk about it. But really, it's a complete irrational thing. Roxanna wrote: If it were my kid, I would talk to the doc about meds for OCD/anxiety. Roxanna You're Unique Just like everyone else... ----- Original Message ----- From: Marie Ysais To: Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 12:20 PM Subject: ( ) Nightime help Hello, my son is five yeas old and has some issues with fears at night time. My son is fearful of many many things so he has nighttime requests......such as he has to have on a lamp, he used to have a nightlight but he now insists it isn't enough. He also puts his head totally under the covers as he is scarred. He then insists we close his door so no one will enter while he sleeps. He has in the past put things around his door to alert him to anyone walking into the room. I am worried about his head under the covers. I have given him lighter covers and removed his sheet from the bed to limit the amount of covers on his head. He will wake up some night four times a night and he is sweaty hot and uncomfortable. anyone have suggestions about any of this? I have reassured him nothing will happen to him at night. Some of his fears are irrational. When he wakes up at night I do walk him back into his room and sit with him for a while but he becomes extremely agitated and seems to do better when I don't sit with him in his room. It is difficult to comfort him and I the usual snuggling with your child or hugging him is not accepted. any input?? thanks Marie No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.234 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1949 - Release Date: 02/11/09 11:13:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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