It’s not clear at what age our children begin to dream, but even toddlers can tell us about having dreams — pleasant ones and scary ones. When children awaken from a nightmare, its images are still fresh and can seem real.
So it’s natural for them to feel afraid and upset and to call out to a parent or carer for comfort. Listen to what advice Will Van Der Hart and Sila Lee have to say about this subject.
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Sleep – What to do about nightmares?, featuring Will Van Der Hart and Sila Lee
Episode 5
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