9 Tips For Helping Your Child Deal With Nightmares

Although you may have used the "cry it out" method when your child was a baby, ignoring the cries of a frightened child in the middle of the night isn't the same thing. Half the battle of a bad dream for some kids is going to be knowing that when they wake up, Mom or Dad can come to their side to cuddle and support them. If you're frustrated that they woke you up — which is understandable — do your best not to carry those feelings into the room with you.