Q: "My children have been increasingly worried
since COVID started. It began with them asking a lot of questions about
whether they would die, we would die, family members would die, etc. We
tried our best to answer those questions even as we had our own worries.
Now our daughter is having trouble falling asleep at night because she is
worried that "bad things while happen if she is sleeping." What
can I do to reassure her?"
A: This is a tough one! You are not alone
as many parents struggle with how to get their children to bed. Usually,
this is a time when everyone is tired and patience is being tested which is not
a good combination. A bedtime routine that is consistent can be calming
and help your child prepare for sleep. Sometimes this includes reading,
taking a shower or bath, listening to music, or even a brief meditation.
Offer reassurance but resist sleeping in the room or staying with your child
until they fall asleep. This actually reinforces their fear that they
should be scared.
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