There may really be a real monster under your kid’s bed!Seriously, they could actually be there!
If you are a parent you have heard about monsters under
bed and in closet. There was even a movie about Monsters coming into kid’s bedrooms through closet. They were collecting screams, or some such.
There are many unknown underlying problems that can keep a child from wanting to go to bed.
* Mommy and Daddy were sharing cross words just before bed time * Brother Johnny told them they were adopted * Sister Sally told child about her best friend disappearing one night
All these things can coagulate into monsters.
You could probably write a book about different monsters your kids have described.
Bedtime problems are probably right behind “potty training” as a worry factor in your child’s upbringing. Probably as much time is spent by parents on cajoling kids to sleep as any other part of parenting.
And some parents cajole so well. Some do it by fighting with monster.
There is actually a monster-proofing spray you can make for your kids.
It contains: One ounce of peppermint oil [health food store] 16 ounces of water One hair of a dog or cat [check your living room rug] – this is optional
Mix together in a spray bottle. If monster is bothering your child, shake bottle [monster antidotes tend to settle in mixture] and spray under bed. And maybe some in closet too [for good measure].
