When bedtime becomes the hard part
Bad dreams are common in young children and often come and go during busy or stressful seasons. For a lot of kids, the worst part isn't the dream itself. It's being scared to fall asleep again.
How the story works
Choose Bad dreams as your child's villain. In their book, the hero meets the scary dream and uses their superpower to win, and they go to sleep proud instead of scared. A calm, positive story right before lights out gives them something good to hold onto.
A simple bedtime routine
- Bath, pajamas, teeth, same order every night.
- Read their hero book together.
- Ask: "What power will you use tonight if a dream gets silly?"
- Lights low, a hug, and "Goodnight, hero."
If bad dreams are frequent, very intense or start after something upsetting, talk to your pediatrician. This book is for comfort and encouragement, not a replacement for their advice.
