BABYCENTER sent me this update on my now 33 month old. How appropriate this information was-I had to share.
"Your 2-year-old now
A lively imagination often gives temporary birth to monsters, dragons, ghosts, and other mysterious creatures of the dark. Fear of the dark is common as a child's mind becomes capable of inventing its own stories. (You can actually think of night fears — the result of an overactive imagination — as a sophisticated cognitive development.)
To help calm your child:
Take the fear seriously. Never belittle it or make fun of your child's fantasy.
Skip the logic. A patient explanation that there's no way a monster could live in the closet but only at night won't wash.
Look at the room from your child's viewpoint. Maybe there's a weird shadow that really does look like a spiderweb.
Try some light. The reassuring glow of a nightlight or a light in the hallway has vanquished many a scary creature.
Give a little extra TLC. Often fears reflect some other anxiety in your child's life; she might just want some hugs and snuggles. A happy and secure bedtime routine before your child is tucked in is important, too."
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