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There's Something Under the Bed: Children's Experiences with the Paranormal
Why do infants and toddlers seem to have a heightened awareness of the paranormal--and an often marked ability to interact with the unknown? And why do these qualities and abilities seem to mysteriously disappear during adolescence?
There's Something Under the Bed! explores the often complex relationships between children and the paranormal, and focuses special attention on the sometimes startling realities behind children's "imaginations." This book will help you:
Distinguish whether your child's imaginary friend is the product of his or her mind, a harmless spirit in the house, or something more malicious.
Trace the links between children's ever-changing beliefs and folklore, fairy tales, and popular culture.
Understand the real phenomena behind ghosts, fairies, angels, and possessions.
Foster a healthy relationship between your child and the paranormal.
Protect your children from fear and danger.
There's Something Under the Bed! explores the often complex relationships between children and the paranormal, and focuses special attention on the sometimes startling realities behind children's "imaginations." This book will help you:
Distinguish whether your child's imaginary friend is the product of his or her mind, a harmless spirit in the house, or something more malicious.
Trace the links between children's ever-changing beliefs and folklore, fairy tales, and popular culture.
Understand the real phenomena behind ghosts, fairies, angels, and possessions.
Foster a healthy relationship between your child and the paranormal.
Protect your children from fear and danger.
- GenresNonfiction
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 5, 2010
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February 5, 2024
While I appreciate the research done by the author, I can't ignore some of the highfalutin, unsubstantiated claims made in her arguments against skepticism and science. She presents anecdotes as evidence, including events investigated using purported empiric methods, and proffers very tenuous rebuttals against scientifism. Her tenor fluctuates from objectivity to bias somewhat regularly. Notwithstanding, it made me wonder if it was worth considering paranormal events away from the rigor of the standard model of physics.
It's quite obvious she has read Nigel Blundell Roger Boar's Worlds Greatest Ghosts, and I thought she was going to also mention the Enfield poltergeist haunting in her disquisition.
I enjoyed the chapter linking ASD/ADHD, with parapsychology a lot, and wish it had been longer. The one on the incorruptible saints was also delightfully narrated.
The concluding chapter could have been written better; I felt like it was a very important one but included as an afterthought. I also found a lot of misspelled words especially in the earlier chapters.
It's quite obvious she has read Nigel Blundell Roger Boar's Worlds Greatest Ghosts, and I thought she was going to also mention the Enfield poltergeist haunting in her disquisition.
I enjoyed the chapter linking ASD/ADHD, with parapsychology a lot, and wish it had been longer. The one on the incorruptible saints was also delightfully narrated.
The concluding chapter could have been written better; I felt like it was a very important one but included as an afterthought. I also found a lot of misspelled words especially in the earlier chapters.
February 6, 2011
First of all, the cover art is beautifully done by Ian Daniels, the same artist who created the illustrations for Dark Fairies. The book begins with a forward by Jeff Belanger, founder of Ghostvillage.com, host of 30 Odd Minutes, and author of The World's Most Haunted Places and Who's Haunting the White House?. Then proceeds to go on about various paranormal cases involving children as well as provide parents with advice on how to discuss the topic with their kids.
The overall tone is rather respectful. Bielski researched the topic well and was excellent at explaining the history and paranormal experiences. However, this books target audience is those who are fairly unfamiliar with the paranormal. She used cases that are well known versus topics which haven't been thoroughly discuss in books, websites, etc. I also didn't care for how she presented an opinion as the number one opinion. One thing about this field is it's a compilation of theories and opinions. No one person is 100% right about everything.
The book isn't the worst thing I've ever read, but after getting a sense of who Bielski is and her expertise, I feel it could have been a lot better.
The overall tone is rather respectful. Bielski researched the topic well and was excellent at explaining the history and paranormal experiences. However, this books target audience is those who are fairly unfamiliar with the paranormal. She used cases that are well known versus topics which haven't been thoroughly discuss in books, websites, etc. I also didn't care for how she presented an opinion as the number one opinion. One thing about this field is it's a compilation of theories and opinions. No one person is 100% right about everything.
The book isn't the worst thing I've ever read, but after getting a sense of who Bielski is and her expertise, I feel it could have been a lot better.
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