A night terror is something that can be very upsetting for parents. A child having a night terror will scream, cry, and will be very frightened. They can sit up and thrash their arms and legs. Parents may think the child is having a nightmare.
Night terrors are more upsetting for parents then they are for children. When parents try to calm their children, they can find that they don't respond or even recognize them.
It is easy to confuse night terrors and nightmares.
What can I do if my child is having a night terror?
~ Make sure your child doesn't get over tired. Night terrors are always worse in an over tired child.
~ Go to your child. Make sure they are safe. You'll want to be there if they wake up, and needs comforting. Your child may also try and get out of bed, so make sure you stay with them.
~ Don't try and wake your child, you can actually prolong the night terror.
~ Try to remain calm. If you are anxious your child can pick up on that if they wake up.
Other facts.
Night terrors usually happen in children aged between two and six.
Children quite often go back to sleep, sleep soundly and don't remember anything in the morning.
Night terrors are a sleep disorder, much like sleep walking and talking.
If you're concerned, talk to your child's doctor.
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