Winter is on its way, and with it is coming shorter days and longer nights. For those children who suffer from nyctophobia, which is a fear of the dark, winter is the worst time of the year for their fears. Nyctophobia was the reason a young New South Wales boy died in 2012, when the simple act of lighting a candle to ease his fears ultimately led to his death. If nyctophobia has struck your child, you are likely looking for ways to fight back against this phobia.