How can you help your child get rid of nightmares?

How do you know if your child is having nightmares?

A child who suffers from nightmares may wake up abruptly and jump up, cry and scream. Sometimes the baby opens his eyes, but does not recognize anyone - because the brain is still transmitting a picture of a dream. The problem is worth solving, even if in the morning the child does not remember what he dreamed and how he behaved.

Attention! Nightmares do not require special treatment in 90% of cases; parents are responsible for the psychological state of the child.

How to help a child with nightmares?

First, parents need to know what not to do when a child is having a nightmare, so as not to aggravate the situation.

So, do not turn on a bright light, do not shake the child, do not try to wake him up by any means, do not wash him.

Second, try talking to your child to understand what exactly he remembers in the morning.

If the baby is scared, sit with him until he falls asleep, use dim lights, bedside lamps and a slightly open door.

Children's fears are not a reason to ignore, although they are unrealistic. The child experiences very real emotions, fear and a sense of loneliness. Parents who decide to raise the willpower of the child and leave him alone are categorically wrong.

Do not shame your child, show him that this is important to you too.

To associate sleep with safety, try using calm procedures before rest, such as a warm bath, reading.

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