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Naomi Says Goodbye to Nightmares

Naomi Says Goodbye to Nightmares

Published in
2023

Description

I don't want to go to bed. I'll have another bad dream! Please let me sleep in your bed tonight! I have scary dreams all the time! I'm scared I'll dream about monsters again! Sounds familiar? How can kids with recurring nightmares sleep better? All children experience nightmares and bad dreams starting at about 3.5 years of age. Occasional nightmares are a normal occurrence. However, some kids may have recurring nightmares, which can cause distress and impact their sleep and daily function. This book, written by Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, A Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Behavioral specialist, and a kids' sleep expert, helps kids, and you, the parents, learn and understand how to cope effectively with nightmares. The book tells the story of Naomi, a girl who suffers from recurring nightmares. It begins by describing the challenges she and her parents face every night when going to bed. Naomi's anxiety and fear of having bad dreams at night, Things change when her grandmother comes for a visit and teaches Naomi and her parents the principles of effectively coping with nightmares. This book aims to help children and parents understand simple principles of dealing with nightmares in a fun and engaging way, and lead to better sleep for kids and parents. Introducing these nightmare coping principles through this children's story will enable parents to engage their kids in adopting them easily and willfully. The methods described in this book are based on years of work in the field of children's sleep. At the end of the book, you will find an endnotes section for parents, which contains helpful advice and elaborations regarding topics described in the children's story. Get the book and sleep well!
Age
4-8
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
36 pages

Why to read

  • Helps children understand and manage their nightmares.
  • Provides strategies for overcoming fears and anxieties.
  • Encourages family bonding and support.
  • Inspires courage and the use of imagination.