Behind children's night terrors: the dance of imagination and growth

The fear of sleeping at night is actually a manifestation of their rich imagination. Fear of darkness, fear of monsters under the bed, fear of falling asleep alone ... these are the "by-products" brought by their rapidly developing imagination. This article will give you an in-depth analysis of the baby's fear and help you better understand the child's growth process.

Daylight fantasy

During the day, babies play with dragons, monsters and bad guys, but at night, it is difficult to stop these fantasies immediately and sleep peacefully.

The source of fear

Even things that are familiar and never afraid before, such as a dark bedroom, may become particularly scary in the context of daydreaming. Because babies are still learning how to distinguish fantasy from reality, the invisible monsters under the bed seem to really exist to them.

The normal development of fear

Don't worry! Experts tell us that these fears are all part of the normal development of children. From about 2 years old to 8 or 9 years old, they are not only imaginative, but also begin to realize that some things in the world may do them harm.

Help children grow up.

In the next 10 years, our task is to help children clearly distinguish between real dangers (such as riding in a stranger's car) and imaginary dangers (such as "witches" between walls and beds). Let's join hands with them, grow together, overcome these little fears and welcome a bright future!