A recent survey by Lego reveals that one in three children practice lucid dreaming, a phenomenon where they can control their dreams. This concept is explored in their new DREAMZZzz toy line and television series, which introduces ‘dream crafting’—the ability to creatively alter dream scenarios. Dream psychologist Ian Wallace explains that children experience innate lucid dreaming skills that tend to diminish with age, although many can consciously influence their dreams. The study highlights the positive impact of creative engagement in dreams, helping children combat fears and nightmares.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children engaging in lucid dreaming | From passive dreaming to control | Higher creativity and agency in kids | Empowerment through creative expression |
| Rise of “dream crafting” among kids | From fear-based dreaming to control | Increased resilience to nightmares | Development of coping strategies |
| Lego promotes imagination through dreams | From traditional play to imaginative play | Enhanced imaginative skills in learning | Desire for creative engagement |
| Children use dreams to tackle fears | From avoidance to engagement | Children better manage fears | Need for emotional resilience |
| Survey reveals high lucid dreaming rates | From rare skill to common practice | Normalized lucidity in childhood | Awareness of mental well-being |
| Research links lucid dreaming to resilience | From ignorance to informed practice | Improved mental health strategies | Academic interest in childhood psychology |