“How do I help my child who keeps having nightmares?”
My 7 year old son keeps having nightmares. Many involve him falling. How do I help my child who keeps having nightmares?
3 Answers
It is common to have dreams especially of falling and later about missing exams and assignments. Reassure that he is safe and pray with him before bed. Hope that helps.
Thank you for your question at FADT. So typically nightmares is a symptom of an underlying disorder, typically anxiety or trauma. So that we must first identify the underlying disorder, then treat appropriately. How you can help your child at home is by making the sleeping routine as calming as possible. However it is advised to seek specialist help if common home remedies do not seem to work. I hope this helps, thank you! Dr. Dodd, MD.
Stay with him until he falls asleep: read a book, play a song he likes, sing something relaxing and peaceful.
