Question
My child has been scared, experiencing frequent nightmares, shivering, and talking incoherently for four consecutive nights. He is four years old and not doing well at kindergarten. What should I do?
Answer
When children are scared by sounds or environmental stimuli, parents should hold their child more often to alleviate their sense of insecurity and help them calm down gradually. Children who are frightened are prone to night terrors. Before bed, you can play soft music, communicate more with your child during the day, and parents need to control their emotions to avoid excessive worry and panic.