Remember when I told you guys that I’ve been listening to 432 Hz music before bed and sleeping SO much better? No? Well you can read about it here: https://bit.ly/2Pbhb34
My oldest son has a fear of being left alone, especially at nighttime in his bedroom. Ever since we switched him to a “big boy bed” my husband and I have alternated laying with our son until he falls asleep.
At 5 years old he frequently says things like, “I’m afraid that if I close my eyes, someone bad will creep up on me” or “I am afraid someone will come through my window and get me”. I had fears just like this when I was little. I didn’t worry about ghosts and goblins. I would lay there awake and worry about a bad guy breaking into my house and taking me away. I would obsessively think about it until I was literally paralyzed with fear. My eyes would be wide open, but I couldn’t move. I never really shared this with my own parents growing up and I’ve never shared this with either of my sons but it seems that it has carried over somehow and that saddens me.
I have no problem laying with him at night, and no, I don’t think this is enabling him or stunting his emotional growth. My hope is that by holding space for him to have these conversations and share his feelings with me, he will learn to work through them on his own.
Until then, my husband and I will take turns laying with him until he asks us not to. I began playing 432 Hz music while laying in bed with him a couple weeks ago. Since I started this, he hasn’t said one word about being afraid but what he HAS said these last few nights has blown me away.
“Mama, I am so grateful that God gave me ears so I can hear music”
“I love you so much Mama”
“I love my life”
It’s enough to make my heart explode guys. The music is literally filling him with LOVE.
I’ve always loved music. Playing the piano has always been calming to me. Retreating to my room to listen to music was how I celebrated, grieved, worked through problems, relaxed, and pretended I was Mariah Carey. And I used to fall asleep listening to music many nights.
I love sharing this with my sons. And I love watching their own relationship with music unfold.The last few nights, my oldest son has requested 432 Hz music (which you can find for free on YouTube!). Even at 5 years old, he knows to seek out the things that calm him and give him peace.
If you have a child who struggles with anxiety or happens to worry a lot, I encourage you to try this out! It has been such a wonderful experience for my family and I.
One of my patients shared this CD collection with me, which he and his wife play for his children each night: https://bit.ly/2JcSdMK I haven’t tried it personally, but I plan to!
Have you tried using music as a form of therapy?
Questions? Just ask!
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