Why Am I Scared of the Dark?

Does your child freeze at bedtime the moment the lights go off?Theo's heart pounds when his room goes dark. The corners look deep and the closet looks wide. In this gentle, honest story, Mommy sits down close and does something simple and steadying. She names the scared feeling, gives the real reason we sleep in the dark, and answers the two worries every child hides: that the dark has brought something new, and that they are all alone.This calming, social-emotional book helps children ages 3-7:learn that the dark brings nothing new; it is the same safe room, restingturn scary shapes back into their own familiar toys, books, and coat on the hookfind brave-bedtime tools: a slow breath, a little nightlight, and three goodnightsInside you'll find a warm read-aloud story, a soothing "your same safe room, resting" idea, a "Let's Talk About It" page, and a Note for Grown-Ups with practical tips for calmer nights.Add to cart and turn scary bedtimes into "the dark is okay."

Does your child freeze at bedtime the moment the lights go off?Theo's heart pounds when his room goes dark. The corners look deep and the closet looks wide. In this gentle, honest story, Mommy sits down close and does something simple and steadying. She names the scared feeling, gives the real reason we sleep in the dark, and answers the two worries every child hides: that the dark has brought something new, and that they are all alone.This calming, social-emotional book helps children ages 3-7:learn that the dark brings nothing new; it is the same safe room, restingturn scary shapes back into their own familiar toys, books, and coat on the hookfind brave-bedtime tools: a slow breath, a little nightlight, and three goodnightsInside you'll find a warm read-aloud story, a soothing "your same safe room, resting" idea, a "Let's Talk About It" page, and a Note for Grown-Ups with practical tips for calmer nights.Add to cart and turn scary bedtimes into "the dark is okay."