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Naomi Says Goodbye to Nightmares

Book description

All children experience nightmares and bad dreams starting
at about 3.5 years of age. Occasional nightmares are a
normal occurrence. However, some kids may have recurring
nightmares, which can cause distress and impact their sleep
and daily function.

The book tells the story of Naomi, a girl who suffers from recurring nightmares and experiences sleep difficulties. Its aim is to help children and parents understand simple principles of dealing with nightmares in a fun and engaging way.
Introducing these nightmare coping principles through this children’s story will enable parents to engage their kids in adopting them easily and willfully.
The methods described in this book are based on years of work in
the field of children’s sleep.

Get the book and sleep well!

Recommendation

Who is this book for?

Your child wakes up scared from bad dreams again and again
Your child is afraid to go to sleep because a nightmare might come back
After a bad dream your child comes to your bed and has trouble settling again
You are unsure what to say or do after a nightmare

What’s inside

The story of Naomi, a girl who has recurring nightmares and sleep difficulties
Simple principles for dealing with nightmares, presented in a way children can follow
A story format that helps parents engage their child in trying these principles
Methods based on the author's years of work in the field of children's sleep

How to use this book

Read the book during the day or early evening, not right after a bad dream. Talk about Naomi's nightmares and invite your child to share their own if they want to. Practice the coping ideas from the story while your child is calm, so they are familiar when a nightmare does happen.

Book details

Author: Dr. Jonathan Kushnir
Illustrator: Nikola Aronová
Pages: 36
Published: June 2023
Language: English

Frequently asked questions

What age is Naomi Says Goodbye to Nightmares for?

A reading age is not stated for this book. It is written as a picture book for young children to read together with a parent.

Are nightmares normal in children?

Yes. Occasional nightmares are a normal part of childhood, often starting at about three and a half years of age. They deserve more attention when they keep recurring, cause distress, or affect sleep and daytime functioning.

What should I do when my child wakes up from a nightmare?

Comfort your child calmly and briefly, remind them that the dream is over and they are safe, and help them settle back in their own bed. If your child wants to talk about the dream, daytime is usually a better moment than the middle of the night.

When a book is not enough

If nightmares happen often for several weeks, your child becomes afraid of going to sleep, or the bad dreams follow a frightening or stressful event, it is worth consulting a child psychologist or your pediatrician. Dr. Kushnir also works with families online: help with nightmares.