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When One Twin’s Fear Becomes Two: Managing Nighttime Fears
05/20/2026
When One Twin’s Fear Becomes Two: Managing Nighttime Fears
One of my twin daughters developed a fear of the dark around age three. Within a week, her sister had it too. This is the twin parent reality: fears multiply faster than you can buy nightlights. When , developmental fears like monsters under the bed, scary shadows, or loud noises don’t stay contained to one child. They bounce back and forth, amplify, and suddenly you’ve got two terrified kids who won’t sleep without every light in the house blazing. The good news? You can use the twin dynamic to your advantage here. The same bond that spreads fear can also build courage.
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