One of the most important ways to help your children is to first validate their fear of the dark. This may sound like some sort of psycho babble, but it actually has some merit.


All too often, we as parents tell our children that their fine – when they are not feeling fine. Let your children know that you understand that they are scared and that it is normal to have a fear of the dark.


Explain to your children that the dark is scary only because we can’t see what is around us. When we can’t see what is around us – our imagination can make us worry about things that aren’t there. You can tell your children, “When your imagination tries to trick you, turn the light on and you will see that you are alright.”
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