Milo Meets the Midnight Shadow

Join little Milo and his glowing worm friend, Glowee, as they turn spooky shadows into giggles and dancing fun! Milo Meets the Midnight Shadow is a cozy bedtime song that helps children overcome their fear of the dark through imagination, laughter, and calming breathwork. With whimsical lyrics and lullaby-style warmth, this song teaches kids how to shift their perspective and feel safe at night. 🎶 Sing along with Milo and turn shadows into silly bedtime friends!

Milo Meets the Midnight Shadow – A Fun and Soothing Bedtime Song About Nighttime Fears

Nighttime Anxiety + Imaginative Coping + CBT Techniques

10 Tips for Parents to Help Kids Reframe Fear of the Dark:

  1. Give Shadows a Makeover: Just like Milo, encourage your child to imagine silly things on shadows—like hats, bows, or roller skates.
  2. Use Humor to Disarm Fear: Laughter is powerful. Turn spooky shapes into silly characters to take away their power.
  3. Practice “Shadow Talk”: Ask your child what they think the shadow is saying (“Maybe it’s looking for a tutu!”).
  4. Glow-in-the-Dark Buddies: Use a small glowing nightlight, stuffed animal, or even a glow worm toy as a comfort buddy.
  5. Draw the Shadow: Let your child draw the shapes they see and add funny accessories to them—like mustaches or capes.
  6. Teach “Peekaboo Perspective”: Remind them that shadows are just objects in dim light, like furniture or curtains.
  7. Create a Shadow Show: Use a flashlight and your hands to make shadow puppets—this makes the dark playful, not scary.
  8. Sing the Song Together: Before bed, sing the chorus with your child and act out the silly movements.
  9. Validate Their Fear First: Don’t dismiss it—say, “It’s okay to feel scared. Let’s find a fun way to help.”
  10. End the Day with Calm Breaths: Breathe in slowly, exhale with a smile, and say goodnight like Milo—brave, cozy, and calm.
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