The Practical Parenting with Love series
Scary Night, Brave Knight
A bedtime story that turns fear into courage, with a practical guide for you inside.
Does your child struggle with bedtime fears?
You're not alone. And there's a story that helps.
Sound familiar?
The story
Meet the little boy who learns to be brave.
"I don't think I can be a brave knight..."
When bedtime feels too dark and monsters seem too real, one anxious little boy discovers something special. With his mom's creative help, he finds the courage he didn't know he had, and becomes the Brave Knight.
For your child
- Validates their very real night-time fears
- Shows them they have the power to feel brave
- Comforts them through rhythm and rhyme
- Shows practical tools they can use at their own bedtime
For you
- A Practical Parenting tips section at the back of the book
- Strategies drawn from Natacha's play therapy practice
- Creative ideas like Magical Monster Spray and a flashlight
- Guidance matched to your child's stage
What makes it different
Most bedtime stories simply say "don't be scared". This one helps your child do something about it.
- 1
It acknowledges the fear
The story tells your child that scary feelings are real and normal.
- 2
It gives your child tools
Your child sees how to feel brave and in control, with tools they can borrow for their own bedtime.
- 3
It builds connection
It shows the partnership between parent and child that makes courage possible.
Inside the book
- The complete story, in rhyme children love to hear again and again
- A Practical Parenting tips section to help you address the fears directly and teach your child to self-soothe
Who it's for
- Children aged 2 to 9 with night-time fears
- Parents looking for gentle, practical bedtime help
- Families setting up calmer sleep routines
- A thoughtful gift for a family going through it
- Educators and therapists working with anxious children
About the author
Written by Natacha Latouf
With 26 years in private practice using Play Therapy, I provide real support for everyday parenting.
A former nursery school teacher and qualified social worker, Natacha has guided countless parents through the joys and challenges of raising young children. Every book in the series pairs a story your child loves with a practical guide for you.
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Pair the book with the course.
Brave @ Night is the full course for parents of 3 to 8 year olds, with this book as its companion. 32 short lessons, and a plan you build for your child as you go.
See the courseOr start with the free 5-Night Bedtime Fears Reset