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Little 4-year-old Emily bolted upright in bed, tears streaming down her face. Another frightening dream had shattered a peaceful night’s sleep. If you’ve ever comforted a child after a nightmare, you know how real those fears can feel. Nightmares are common, especially between ages 3 and 6. At this stage, children’s imaginations are flourishing, but…

Rachel feels a wave of discomfort whenever she remembers certain stressful moments from her past. Specifically, she vividly recalls a car accident and often feels as though she is reliving it. At night, she has flashbacks to the crash. The sound of tires screeching or a nearby accident can trigger intense anxiety and fear. She…

Sarah sat up in bed and began to cry. Another nightmare woke her from a deep sleep. Between the ages of three and six, nightmares occur for two developmental reasons: 1) Fears begin to develop 2) A child’s imagination is very active. Being overly tired, getting irregular sleep, dealing with stress and anxiety all increase…

A number of parents email me concerned about their children having nightmares and want to know how to help. Sometimes the cure is obvious. Take the case of my neighbor who, during a family movie night, selected a movie that appeared to be family friendly but had a disturbing ending. Her two youngest children were…
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