my 6 yr.son scared to sleep alone in his room, what can i do to help.?

Answer 1

A person before me was on the right track when they said to find out why he is scared. It could be that he's just looking for that extra time with you or there could actually be a reason. Perhaps the tree outside his window makes scary shadows or there is a strange noise he can hear for example. All three situations are easily fixed.

1. if it's you he wants, take some extra time alone with him before bed. Read a story or play a board game after his bath. but make him understand that this is in lew of the 'scaredy cat' bed time.

2. if it's shadows, buy room darkening curtains (and add a touch light instead of a night light. That way he can turn it on when needed but won't cast shadows like a night light.)

3. if it's noise, buy a white noise machine, they are cheap, and he'll only hear the white noise, not the creepy crawlies under his bed:)

4. I think you get the point....find the source of the fear and a solution will soon follow.

Answer 2

Stay in there until he goes to sleep once he falls asleep leave the room. When he wakes up in the morning reward him for being a BIG BOY. If he is afraid of monsters try spraying "monster spray" around the room. I have used air freshner for "monster spray". It could also be a control issue, he wants control over something so NOT sleeping in his room is his control. In that case you may need some doctor info on how to solve the problem because solutions depend on the child.

Answer 3

When I babysit for a friend of mine, I usually bring a CD player and put it in the kids' room and read them a story. After the story (Of THEIR choice, even if you have read it for them half a million times), I put on some ambiance sounds, and that gets them to fall asleep really quickly. If they are still too scared to sleep alone, sit with them until they fall asleep, maybe hold their hand. It works almost every time, and soon they'll get so used to it, they won't need you to stay with them at all.

Answer 4

Have you ask him why hes scared? You need to get to the root of the problem. You know if mommy keeps coming into his room everytime hes scared, 9 out of 10 times hes gonna be scared every night. Teach him that his room is safe and your not gonna keep coming in there every time. Try skipping a few nights and don't go in there. If he is still scared and wont stay in his room, then check outside to see if there is a limb or something close to his bedroom window and get rid of it. Good luck

Answer 5

I have the same problem for years.

Get him a flashlight. Let him bring books to bed. Give him whatever kind of light he needs, even if you get a lamp with a 20 watt bulb. Buy him a portable CD player and kids CDs (I did this too, and it really helps.) and let him take it to bed. Keep a rigid routine, whatever that is for him.

Most importantly........this makes a huge difference to kids with active imaginations.......NO TV before bed. I can't stress this enough. Turn it off at least a half hour or more before bed time. Doesnt' matter how good the shows are, it still stimulates their brain and prevents them from dozing off.

Answer 6

hi, If i have been you i'd ward off all scary books, television programmes, etc, they received't help you in any respect, pretty merely earlier mattress time, discover an exceedingly mild hearted e book or a humorous e book to ascertain once you're in mattress, save a small mild on, in case you nod off once you're wondering helpful ideas you could most likely have a strong nights sleep without the phobia, i'm 40 2 and terrified of the darkish and don't like being on my own so i comprehend the way you sense, as for seeing ghosts, it really is extra in all probability to be your mind's eye operating wild, ascertain the mild you've is brilliant adequate so that you'll discover in each and every of the corners of your room yet also boring adequate so that you'll sleep. strong success, i am hoping you sense better quickly.

Answer 7

i just got over this same problem, i got her a night light and she listens to soft music and i bought her a calendar and stickers and every night she slept in her own big bed all night she got a sticker and at the end of the week we did a "big day" which means what ever she wanted to do we did that day, go to the park or go shopping(at the dollar store) it only took a month but now she sleeps in her own bed with out fear. if a week at a time is too long try a few days at a time. until they get the hang of it.

Answer 8

Find out why he is scared.
We've had trouble with our son sleeping alone in his room for years. I won't go into detail, but once we found out what he was scared of and addressed it, he was fine.

My daughter on the other hand, will tell us that to keep from going to sleep.

Answer 9

Maybe he has a reason to be frightened? He hear noises in his room maybe? He see shadows maybe? Maybe he saw a movie that frightened him? Get him a good night light and maybe a soft, low sounding radio to help him sleep. Assure him that you are there if he needs you for any reason at all. Keep an eye on what he is watching on tv too.

Answer 10

I don't know what religion you are but you may try putting a boble or holy book under his pillow and tell him that whoever is watching over him while he sleeps and as long as the bible ( or holy book of your choice) is under his pillow he is protected and nothing can hurt him. My mom did that for me when I was little and it worke for my 5 yr old brother a few months ago. I am trying to be politically correct with the religion thing I hope I didn't offend you.