Please help....???

first get some books on sharks and whales. Explain to him where sharks and whales live (deep in the ocean very far from the beach). Then get a move on them (preview it to make sure it is not scary). Then get a shark and a whale stuffed animal and play w/him w/them. then go to the zoo and let him see sharks and whales. (if in ca or Fl. go to sea world). Also, make sure him being scared is just not manipulation! good luck!

All kids are scared of something at some time in their lives. Mostly around this age because they are starting to find out that people can get hurt and can die. My little one won't sleep in the dark, so she has a special stuffed animal and a cool princess night light. Just find something that helps him sleep and yes, talk to the day care.

I would definately trust my "gut" and communicate with the daycare staff. To help ease the night terrors, try talking during dinner or in your free time together about sea life and the amazing aspects of the exotic animals of the ocean. Also, children tend to be verbally challenged when it comes to expression. Try having him draw you pictures. You can learn alot about your child thay way. Colors, actual pictures, and whether they press firmly with their crayon(etc) will give you better insight.

talk to the day care staff and let them know what's going on. you re going to have to continue reassuring your son to tell him everything is OK