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title: "Fears & bedtime confidence | Winter Slumber Blog"
url: https://winterslumber.com/blog/topic/fears/
description: "Supporting a scared child without feeding the fear. Gentle, practical articles from Karen Winter for families with children ages 2 to 7."
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Sleep Support for Ages 2–7

# Fears & bedtime confidence

Supporting a scared child without feeding the fear.

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[Fears & bedtime confidence](https://winterslumber.com/blog/i-thought-i-was-launching-an-audio-story-i-think-i-started-something-bigger/)

## I Thought I Was Launching an Audio Story…I Think I Started Something Bigger

If you somehow missed it in between end-of-school chaos, snack packing, field trips, sports schedules, and trying to remember whether spirit day was today or tomorrow 😅 I recently launched somethi…

May 26, 2026  3 min read Read more

 

 

[Fears & bedtime confidence](https://winterslumber.com/blog/overcoming-fear-of-the-dark/)

## Overcoming Fear of the Dark: Support Without Reinforcing the Fear

If your child suddenly starts calling out at night, begging you to keep the lights on or check for monsters under the bed, know that this is very common. Fears of the dark often appear in toddler a…

October 20, 2025  4 min read Read more

 

## Help your child feel brave at bedtime

Little by Little is a bedtime story and parent guide that helps children build confidence, one small step at a time.

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