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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
sensative 14yr old still afraid of the dark
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
sensative 14yr old still afraid of the dark
by Purdydirl, Jun 22, 2008 03:58PM
My son has always been afraid of the dark, however I thought he would have had this under control by now. He sleeps with a bright light on at night and is a very light sleeper. When I go into his room to shut the light off sometimes he wakes up and then I must stay with him until he falls back to sleep. How can I help him?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jun 23, 2008 07:52AM
, Jun 23, 2008 07:52AM
Member Comments (2)
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jun 23, 2008 08:11AM
, Jun 23, 2008 08:11AM
An additional note: If the sleep study is negative, consult with a psychologist or other adolescent mental health clinician who can assist your son, via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with the anxiety disorder.
