My dad used to answer my "there's a man under my bed" fears by looking under the bed, then saying, "Sure enough...it's Superman...he must be resting from a long flight. -- Hey, Superman -- you're keeping us awake, time for you to go home." It was a perfect solution for me. My fears were validated (in my mind) and my dad was a hero. Who could be afraid of Superman?
I'm looking forward to working with my 2 year old and my 4 month old when they start talking about fears. As a kid I used my love of superheros to create my own scenarios where my superhero would fight off whatever "thing" I was afraid of. This gave me a feeling of control. Thanks for the great videos guys.
When my girls woke up afraid after a nightmare, I told them that was their bodies way of waking them up so they could go pee. They were sleeping so soundly that their body needed to find a way for them to wake up. It was a rational way to deal with a scary thought. It helped them feel in control and be proud of themselves for waking themselves up to go to the potty. Win,win!
My dad said one time, when we where on vacation, I came into their room in the middle of the night and said " is this the tree room" I know it's super weird" and once I thought my dad's hand was a swarm of bees.
My dad used to answer my "there's a man under my bed" fears by looking under the bed, then saying, "Sure enough...it's Superman...he must be resting from a long flight. -- Hey, Superman -- you're keeping us awake, time for you to go home." It was a perfect solution for me. My fears were validated (in my mind) and my dad was a hero. Who could be afraid of Superman?
haha this is awesome. Also kudos to your dad for the creative spin on a common fear.
I'm looking forward to working with my 2 year old and my 4 month old when they start talking about fears. As a kid I used my love of superheros to create my own scenarios where my superhero would fight off whatever "thing" I was afraid of. This gave me a feeling of control. Thanks for the great videos guys.
Exactly! Control is what it's all about : )
When my girls woke up afraid after a nightmare, I told them that was their bodies way of waking them up so they could go pee. They were sleeping so soundly that their body needed to find a way for them to wake up. It was a rational way to deal with a scary thought. It helped them feel in control and be proud of themselves for waking themselves up to go to the potty. Win,win!
Excellent. Very informative and....entertaining.
We appreciate you Jim!!
My dad said one time, when we where on vacation, I came into their room in the middle of the night and said " is this the tree room" I know it's super weird" and once I thought my dad's hand was a swarm of bees.
I had night terror and I cried
I get night terror and i over heated