I had the same problem when I was in fifth grade. All you have to do is turn on dimmer and dimmer lights each night until one night you try to sleep without the night-light. If you feel you still need a night-light, repeat the process.
-Emily Elizabeth, age 12, New Hampshire
You should turn off all the lights in your room but keep your door open with the hallway light on. Each day close your door a little more so that there is less light in your room. Eventually you will be used to no light in your room.
-Kristen, age 11, Pennsylvania
I'm in seventh grade and I stopped using a night-light this summer. The bulb went out and I forgot to replace it. When I went to sleep without it, I felt a little uncomfortable, but I was O.K. I sleep with my bedroom door open, too, so that made me feel better. Try that!
-Colleen, age 13, New York
Ask your parents to get you thin curtains for your windows. Then a little light will come in from outside and you won’t have to use a night-light. I hope this helps!
-Rachel, age 12
Get a stuffed animal to cuddle with, and turn out all the lights. You'll feel more comfortable. I'm in fifth grade and it helps me!
-Kelsey, age 10, Tennessee
I still use a night-light, too! If this is really bothering you, ask your parents to check on you when you’re sleeping and to turn off the light. If you have a rough night and you wake up at 2:00 a.m., have a flashlight handy. Good luck!
-Paige, age 12, Connecticut
It's good to have rituals when you go to bed at night. I'm in sixth grade and still sleep with a special blanket and pillow. Maybe if you picked out a new night-light with a different design, you could still have a light in your room when you slept, but it wouldn’t feel so babyish.
-Kendal, age 11, New York
I used to have the same problem. Try sleeping under the covers, and soon you will get used to the dark!
-Jessica, age 9, Pennsylvania
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