Severe nightmares in 5 year old!

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Has she told you what they are about?
Could you try a dream catcher above her bed.

Some people say to limit certain foods before bed, leave a night light in her room etc etc.

Sometimes a GP could advise if he/she thinks there might be another cause ie. anxiety etc etc.

Hope it passes ASAP hun.

[Mother Goose]

I'd try and discuss her fears with her to get an understanding of what it might be. You could try getting her to draw pictures of things that make her happy, sad, frightened etc. This might give you some more insight. I know my DD can never recall the dream itself - just the feeling scared...

Also try and track what sort of things she is watching on TV, reading, learning at school. Maybe have a chat to her teacher and see if there is something going on at school or a theme in the playground that might be playing on her mind (it's amazing what goes on in the school playground!).

I'd also track what she eats and drinks before bed and how close to bed time. Some people have odd dreams after certain foods (usually soft cheeses!) so maybe have a look at that as well...

There's nothing wrong with seeing the GP over it - especially if it is having such a big impact on her in the mornings and during the day.

I hope her dreams end soon. It's not nice having bad dreams.