5 YEAR OLD CANT SLEEP? HOW DO WE ALL GET TO SLEEP?

Q: I need advice on helping my 5-year-old son with his fears. He does not like to go upstairs by himself. At night he tells me he does not want to go to bed because he is afraid of bad guys or wolves or scorpions. I try not to quash his emotion, and say something like “Scorpions — that sounds scary.” Then I explain that scorpions do not live in our climate. Once he finally gets into his bed, he regularly wakes at 3 a.m. and climbs into our bed, saying he is scared. How can I help him deal with his fears and get my bed to myself so I can get some sleep?

Pietruck Therapy Services

WHERE TO FIND US IN SALINE

We are located on Saline's Northeast side, off of Industrial Drive, close to Campus Parkway. Our office is located across the street from Saline High School in the Wood Duck Business Park Association.

You will immediately turn left into the parking lot and we are located at the very end of the building, Unit 1. There is free parking in the lot in front of our entrance.

Please come on in, take a seat in the waiting room and your therapist will be out to greet you at the time of your appointment.

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WHERE TO FIND US IN SALINE

We are located on Saline's Northeast side, off of Industrial Drive, close to Campus Parkway. Our office is located across the street from Saline High School in the Wood Duck Business Park Association.

You will immediately turn left into the parking lot and we are located at the very end of the building, Unit 1. There is free parking in the lot in front of our entrance.

Please come on in, take a seat in the waiting room and your therapist will be out to greet you at the time of your appointment.