I have no problem remembering my dreams. In my dreams, I visit people, go places and do things that perhaps would be out of the ordinary or, at the very least, uncharacteristic, during those hours that I am, you know, actually awake, anyway.
I also experience "reoccurring dreams," which, interestingly enough, tend to be a little freaky...even for me.
There's one, in particular, from my childhood, that quickly comes to mind.
[shiver]
Ugh, after all these years.
[crosses arms]
It's hard to believe how the sucker STILL haunts me; wakes me in the middle of the night, shaking and shivering in a cold sweat, and makes me feel as if I were going to vomit all over my poor, unsuspecting, snore-factory of a husband.
[shoving elbow into his side]
Whenever my children wake from a nightmare, I try to get them to tell me (with as much detail as possible) about the dream.
"Once you talk about a bad dream, it loses its power and can't come back!"
No, I do NOT have any scientific proof -- or, would I ever claim to be an expert on anything, besides, you know, ignoring the laundry -- it's just a story that helps my kids find the courage to not allow the nightmare to control them and, hopefully, they can go back to sleep.
Me, too.
It also gives us a chance to talk about the stuff that perhaps is just too scary, or difficult to face, all by ourselves, even in the daylight.
I'm very proud to partner with the good folks at GoodNites in presenting to you Bedtime Theater, a free audio series about the magical adventures of Iggy and his Wiggy Bed, that transforms into a magical flying machine, taking Iggy on fantastical (yes, it's a word!) adventures, with themes of overcoming adversity.
In fact, I had the extreme honor of helping to write Iggy's next adventure (along with 8 other parent bloggers, like me) and now, so can you (yes, YOU!) and perhaps even win some pretty awesome prizes, too!
Wanna see?
The audio series is available for free download on www.BedtimeTheater.com and in specially marked packages of GoodNites Sleep Pants.
Click here to read more about Bedtime Theater Iggy's Next Adventure contest! Help write the next chapter in Iggy's great adventure and you could win a $2500 trip for your own family adventure!
Stuck for an idea? No prob - check out the sample story we created!
Goodnites.com also offers trusted resources including The NiteLite Panel discussion boards and information on sensitive nighttime issues.
I am very proud to partner with GoodNites to help promote Bedtime Theater/Iggy's Next Adventure Contest and perhaps help parents (like me) navigate bedtime speed bumps by offering 3 (three) very lucky readers 1 (one) of 3 prize packs -- being share in 3 separate giveaways -- including:
GoodNites Bedtime Theater Prize Pack Giveaway #1
- 2GB Silver iPod Shuffle
- Logitech Speakers
- $25 iTunes Gift Card
- Brookstone Cuddle Blanket
- Patagonia Bag
Because, we roll like that!
PRIZE PACK VALUE: Approximately $175.00
GET IT HERE: To enter, leave a comment below, like, tell me what you and/or your kids are trying to overcome (at our house, the teenage years are proving to be REAL NIGHTMARES!) along with a valid email address on this post by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26th and you're automatically entered to win. One (1) winner will be picked (via random.org) and announced via email and posted on My Prizey Giveaways Page!
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Disclosure: I have partnered with GoodNites Sleep Pants for the Bedtime Theater program. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program, which includes developing the Iggy's Next Adventure story, sharing the program information with my readers, tweeting my blog entry and judging the Iggy's Next Adventure contest entries. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive sentiments towards the GoodNites products.
