In a study published in the September 1999 issue of Pediatrics , researchers found that watching television is a major cause of sleep disturbances, leading to bedtime resistance, sleep onset delay, shorter sleep times and anxiety about sleep. The study found that sleep problems escalate when a child has a TV in his bedroom. Avoid shows that are violent or that feature rapid scene changes, extended action scenes or loud sound effects. Just because a child goes to sleep doesn't mean she'll stay asleep. She refuses to calm down and go back to sleep unless she's snuggled in her parents' bed.
Nightmares are a common part of childhood.
Active dreaming begins at the toddler stage, a time when it's difficult to distinguish reality from imagination. Most children seem to experience the worst nightmares around age 6. As your child matures, his bad dreams will probably decrease. Put the kit beside her bed. Hold her and reassure her that God will keep her safe, then allow her to go back to sleep on her own.