Why, buddy?
Like a monster in my closet.
Oh! No baby, there is no monster in your closet. Monsters are not real.
Ya, not real mommy.
Max, mommy would never let anything hurt you...ever. You don't have to be scared.
Ya, mommy (looking absolutely terrified)
The funny thing is, he has been waking up about 2 times a week, completely panicked. At first I thought it was a nightmare but he would tell us he didn't have a scary dream. It all makes sense now. Phil or I just go down stairs, pick him up, and plop him in bed with us.
Poor thing!
Any advice on how to deal with monsters?
Stage a capture and release. Then he knows it's not there anymore. Or stage to capture something that ends up being normal (A stuffed animal in disguise) and say "see it was just Elmo playing dress up". Good luck! I remember when Vannah went through this.
ReplyDeletesuch a good idea!!!!!! Thanks :)
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