How Can Hypnopedics Help Your Children? – Being Parents

The word hypnopedics means “to learn while sleeping”, it can be used in children. It is a neuro-linguistic programming technique that helps us reprogram the mind for various purposes. This happens because our subconscious is much more receptive to the messages it receives when we are sleeping.

Hypnopedics can therefore have beneficial effects in children. It allows us to convey information to them that is difficult for us to express during the day for various reasons.

It is a very useful tool to improve their psychic and emotional development. And, above all, to transmit our love to them so that it is well anchored in them.

How does hypnopedics work on children?

The unconscious directs more than 90% of our life. Our thoughts, emotions and actions stem from beliefs that have been held in them from a young age. If they are negative or dysfunctional, they can cause us problems or suffering on a daily basis. Therefore, if we want to change an attitude, we have to go back to its origin.

Sleep is the perfect time to do this in-depth work. Indeed, while we sleep, the barriers of the conscious mind fall. We are therefore much more open to information.

Anything you say to a child during their rest period will penetrate them directly and effectively. Indeed, this is the reason why hypnopedics is such a valuable tool.

How to apply hypnopedics on your children?

First, define the messages you want to convey to your child. Make sure they are short and written in positive terms. We must therefore avoid using the word “no”.

Instead, focus on what you want to achieve rather than what worries you. For example, instead of saying “You no longer feel anxiety”, use the statement “You feel calm and happy all day long”.

It is also important not to select too many messages to transmit at the same time. Try not to go over four at a time. Once the message to be conveyed is clear to you, you can write it down on a piece of paper so you won’t forget it.

Then wait for your child to enter REM sleep. Remember that REM sleep usually occurs within two hours of falling asleep.

At this point, stand next to your child and, without waking him up, start talking to him or reading to him what you have written. Do it naturally, slowly and in a soft voice, almost like a whisper.

Continue reading the messages or talking to her for five to ten minutes, and end with a positive, loving sentence. “I love you” ; “You are very important to me” , or something similar that comes from your heart.

You should repeat this routine for at least 21 days in a row. Cell regeneration occurs every 21 days hence the choice of this specific period of time. Your child’s new cells will therefore be loaded with the positive information you have given them.

How can this technique help your children?

Hypnopedics is used for a wide variety of purposes. Here are a few examples:

• Convey to your children how much you love them. When we are involved in the daily routine, it is not always possible for us to express our love to our children. Sometimes we feel like we are spending the day correcting them or doing family chores and obligations. Thus, we do not always manage to find the right moment to express our feelings. Sleep is an ideal phase for this, since your words will directly reach his subconscious. Thus, he will feel truly loved. You can also take the opportunity to apologize if you made a mistake during the day.
• Modify problematic behaviors. When children behave inappropriately, we can sometimes feel hopeless. They don’t seem to listen to our signals and we are tired of fighting with them. So we can use hypnopedics to change this situation. For example, if your child is aggressive, say messages such as “You are kind and loving to others; you like to be and play with your friends ”.

• Encourage their development. Among other things, you can help your child improve their self-esteem. But also to overcome his shyness or to optimize his academic results by adapting the messages. For example: “You feel safe and confident”; “You like to make friends and you are good at it” or “It’s easy for you to study because you understand quickly and you have a good memory”.

Conclusion

This technique can be used for many purposes. Therefore, its effectiveness, added to its simplicity, makes it a powerful tool to improve the well-being of your child and your relationship with him.