HELP!!! My 7 yr. old is having trouble sleeping!

Question

My son has slept by himself since he was about 4. Granted we usually stayed in his room til he was asleep but he slept completely through the night. We guard what he watches on TV (nothing scary) and put him to bed at reasonable times. Here lately if he goes to sleep in his own room he wakes up screaming and wants to get in bed with us. We've prayed with him, explained there's nothing to be afraid of, and even talked about the dream with him. He doesn't want to sleep in his won bed now. This has really been an exhausting process and I'm out of ideas. Someone please help!

Answer 1

maybe if you get a pet dog or sumthing it can keep him company, but other then that u mite just have to stay with him til he falls asleep, or keep him with you until this stage is over. He may be having bad dreams and wen he wakes up there is no 1 around, i no that would scare the c**p out of me. But i would recommend getting him some sort of pet unless u are willing to stay with him through the nite

Answer 2

It was good for you to pray with him.  Continue praying for him aswell. What was his dream about that might help me give a better answer.  I'll check back later to see if you posted the dream.  :)