Recorded Live on May 25, 2021
Author Spotlight – Alyssa Schermel
How to Help Kids Face Their Fears
Raise your hand if your kiddo has ever been afraid to go to sleep. I know Aidyn has nightmares (or the memory of) and it often times keeps him from falling asleep! Nightmares can be scary, both for children and adults. The scariest part, is the lack of control we feel.
The Cleveland Clinic states that
An estimated 10%-50% of children aged 3-6 years have nightmares that can seem terrifyingly real.
So how do we reduce our children’s risk of having nightmares?
Here are some steps that the Cleveland Clinic suggests:
- Make sure they get enough sleep
- Keep the bedtime routine light and happy
- Talk about the nightmare during the day
- Comfort and reassure your child
- Work out ways to overcome nightmares
We know that books are an excellent part of the bedtime routine. One of the ways we can reduce the risk of nightmares OR give our children the tools to face their fears is to read an encouraging and empowering story before bedtime. An empowering bedtime story like, The Unicorn Princess, covers the majority of Cleveland Clinic’s list!
One of best ways to help our children with a restful night’s sleep is with an empoering bedtime story!
We recently sat down with Alyssa Schermel to discuss her book ‘The Unicorn Princess’. The story follows Emma who is afraid to fall asleep because of frequent nightmares. Once her grandmother helps console her and drifts off into sleep, she enters a magical land of unicorns and sparkle. During her quest, she overcomes fears and learns to believe in herself!
What a powerful story to equip our children to overcome their fears– even while they sleep!
Alyssa Schermel (a.k.a. Unicorn Princess Gemma) is a children’s entertainer and author of “The Unicorn Princess.” She loves sparking imagination and creative expression in kids as a way of building self-esteem. Alyssa has tons of experience reading to kids – from kids’ birthday parties to her wonderful nephew that she reads to before bedtime!
Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform or watch the live recorded interview above.
Author Spotlight: Alyssa Schermel
Get the book: The Unicorn Princess
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TVmoAj
Etsy (signed hardcover by Princess Gemma): https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/915957956
Follow her on YouTube for interactive songs and games that kids love: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnicornPrincess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unicornprincessgemma
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