{"id":1018,"date":"2017-10-02T16:30:17","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T16:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eagleidahodental.com\/?p=1018"},"modified":"2018-08-21T16:30:51","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T16:30:51","slug":"how-to-help-your-kids-get-over-their-fear-of-the-dark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/old\/blog\/2017\/10\/02\/how-to-help-your-kids-get-over-their-fear-of-the-dark\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Kids Get Over Their Fear of the Dark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For many kids, there\u2019s nothing scarier than the unknown of a dark room. Luckily, there are ways to help your child overcome the terror they feel as soon as you turn out the light, and chase the beasts away for good, just in time for the spooky Halloween season.<\/p>\n<p>The first step to curing a child\u2019s fear of the dark is to find out exactly what they\u2019re afraid of. Ask your child what scares them, using open-ended questions. Don\u2019t belittle or dismiss their specific fears. As trivial as it may seem to you, it\u2019s all too real to your kid. A simple statement like \u201cI can see you\u2019re really scared\u201d can go a long way.<\/p>\n<p>Then, you need to ensure your child feels safe in the dark. Spend some time with them after the lights are off, calmly reassuring them that they\u2019re safe in their bedroom. Show that there\u2019s nothing to be afraid of, whether by shining a light into the closet or taking a look under the bed \u2014 with the child looking too \u2014 to prove there\u2019s nothing to worry about. Empower them to banish their fears themselves. If they get frightened and run into your bedroom, escort them back to their own bed and help them relax. Their own bedroom must become a safe space.<\/p>\n<p>Only give your child healthy snacks before sending them to bed. Sugars and processed foods activate brain activity, putting your kid on high alert. Try vegetables, nuts, or string cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, adding more light is always an option as well. Get a lamp with a dimmer that goes on their night stand, or plug in a few fun night lights. Over the period of a few months, steadily decrease the amount of light in the room. Eventually they\u2019ll be fully acclimated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many kids, there\u2019s nothing scarier than the unknown of a dark room. Luckily, there are ways to help your child overcome the terror they feel as soon as you turn out the light, and chase the beasts away for good, just in time for the spooky Halloween season. 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