Dreaming of a child
Meaning and interpretation
What does dreaming of a child mean?
Dreaming of a child often points to your own past, the child you were, or qualities like spontaneity, curiosity and carefreeness. It may also reflect a responsibility, if you have children or are thinking about it. A joyful child and a lost child don't speak of the same thing.
What it's often linked to
The child you were. Memories and childhood needs rising to the surface.
Spontaneity. Play, creativity, what you rarely allow yourself as an adult.
Responsibility. If you're a parent, often a direct reflection of your concerns.
Depending on what happens in the dream
A lost child
A neglected part of you, or fear of failing to protect someone.
Becoming a child again
A need for carefreeness, or a feeling of being treated like a child.
An unknown child
A new project or idea, or a side of yourself you're discovering.
Your own child in danger
A very common parental anxiety, not a prediction.
Playing with children
A need for lightness and simple pleasure.
Questions to ask yourself when you wake up
A dream's meaning lives in your own context, not in a dictionary. These three questions get you there faster.
- 1
What would the child you were need today?
- 2
Do you leave enough room for play in your life?
- 3
Is a responsibility weighing on you right now?
A dream predicts nothing and diagnoses nothing. If a distressing dream keeps coming back and weighs on your days, talk to a health professional.
