My son can´t sleep. Can anyone help?

Question

my 9 years old son can´t sleep in his own bed cause he have seen the horror movie ``the grudge 2´´ with his friends. He has very good fantasy please help.

Answer 1

haha,

my cousin did the samething.

when I was little if I got scared I'd fall asleep to the tv and lights on.

but I've always done that.

and still do.

I dunno.

usually kids are scared for about a week and then they get over it. Maybe ask where he would feel comfortable or safe sleeping?

Answer 2

Lesson learnt there - horror movies are not for 9 year olds that's why they have a rating.

Answer 3

Exercise for not more than 45 mins, 2 - 3 hour before sleep, watch more comedies, no more scary/horror movies for few days. 1/2 glass of warm milk an hour before sleep.

Answer 4

Give him a water bottle with a spray & fill it with some red or blue food coloring.

Tell him its a monster spray. He can give it a quick spray under the bed/in the closet etc and it will ward off monsters.

Meanwhile, let him sleep with the lights on or the door open for the next few nights. Also let him sleep with a toy that makes him feel safe.