8 common reasons for kids nightmares explained

The experts revealed that eight of the most common nightmare themes for children include dreaming about: 1. Monsters · Usually suggests that you are facing mental and emotional distress in your waking life 2. Drowning · Usually suggests that you are feeling overwhelmed or might even represent control issues 3. Getting lost or losing something important · Usually suggests that you are anxious about something 4. Being chased · Usually suggests that you are anxious about something, or experiencing heightened or ongoing stress 5. Feeling trapped · Usually suggests that you are caught in a difficult, restrictive, or even dangerous situation 6. Natural disasters · Usually suggests that you are nervous about a big change related to feelings of security, or the plans, goals, and the hopes you had for the immediate future 7. Public humiliation/catastrophe (things going wrong for them publicly) · Usually suggests that you have feelings about being exposed as ill-prepared, incompetent, or deserving of shame 8. Teeth falling out · Usually suggests that you are feeling a loss of control, or are worried about losing something or someone important to you Common causes for nightmares include: watching something frightening, like TV programme or a film; being worried, stressed, or anxious; some medication; mental health conditions, such as PTSD. Julia Boullemier, founder of Little Wishlist, commented that “dreams (including nightmares) are often a way for children to process their emotions and thoughts. This may also include events that have happened to them. According to the experts, Halloween can trigger a child to have nightmares, particularly for those who have an active imagination or watch many movies during the Halloween period.