Need mom advice!
I think my 2 year old is afraid of the dark. About a week ago he asked me to turn the bedroom light on (middle of day) and when I turned them on he said "monsters can't get me".
I thought this was weird but didnt want to question him until I mentioned it to my husband.
This morning he told my husband he was sad. And when asked why he said "it scared me" and when asked what scared him he said "the lights off".
We plan to sit down with him and talk tonight and maybe buy him a night light.
I dont think any of the shows he watches mentions monsters at night..
But Im worried Ill say the wrong thing and scare him more..
My two year old has been saying she’s scared of the dark as well. It’s decreasing as is her crying about it at night and asking to be held so I’ll tell you what I did and maybe it’s helpful for you too. I kept it simple and would first validate her and then reassure her. “You’re scared of the dark. You’re safe here. Mom and dad are home. We know where you are and you know where we are. You’re safe.”