Let’s first talk about the differences between nightmares and night terrors. A nightmare is a bad dream that causes a child to wake up with feelings of fear. Nightmares are very common in young ...

Reviewed by Wayne Fleisig, Ph.D. If your child is experiencing night terrors, it’s understandable if you immediately want to jump into fix-it mode. There’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing your ...

Nightmares are simply scary dreams occurring in 25% of children at least once a week. They usually occur during the second half of the night when dreaming is more intense. Nightmares are simply scary ...

Vivid, upsetting nightmares happen sometimes. When they occur regularly and affect your ability to sleep or function, you may have a nightmare disorder. Sleep therapy, medications, and desensitization ...

Recently I have found parents have been losing sleep because they are worried about their children having nightmares and night terrors. What’s the Difference Between a Nightmare and a Night Terror?

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Disruptive sleep behaviors can keep you from sleeping well. Read on to learn which ones to watch for and when it's time to see a doctor. Annie Miller is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice ...