The bed as a dream symbol can have multiple meanings. A child may be scared of the space under the bed, because like a closet, it can be a lurking ground for the infamous boogie man and all sorts of villains and monsters. It's a dark, scary area that represents the unknown. So in a nightmare, something terrifying might emerge from the shadows beneath the bed because a child feels defenseless when she's asleep. On the flip and positive side, the bed is also a comforting place, where mom and dad tuck the child in at night and where they tell stories. So in a dream, a bed could also reflect a secure feeling. In addition, during adolescence the bed could have a sensual connotation.

Poisonous creatures are viewed as extremely threatening because they can inflict bodily harm and can cause even further damage, sometimes deadly, with the venom they release. A snake's bite can represent a deep emotional wound, probably from hurtful words. The snake itself could also symbolize someone or a situation your child doesn't trust. (It's not surprising that the snake would be a symbol of distrust: It has biblical origins in the story of Adam and Eve to represent the oppositional forces of good and evil, and the phrase "He's a snake" is commonly used to describe a person who is sneaky.)

When dreamers think about numbers, they can be thinking of dates that hold special significance, such as a birthday. A child will also remember when a loved one passed away, which can represent itself as a number in a dream if the child is grieving. A number in a dream can even represent an address, a place where the child may have lived that's connected with happy or distressing memories.