233. Night Terrors in Kids: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How to Stop Them
About this episode
Allison explains night terrors in children, their causes, and how parents can manage and prevent them.
If you've ever rushed into your child's room in the middle of the night to find them screaming, sitting up, and completely inconsolable… and only to have them settle back to sleep like nothing happened… night terrors may be the reason. Night terrors can be incredibly frightening to witness, but they're often misunderstood. In this episode, Allison explains what night terrors really are, why they happen, and what parents can do both in the moment and behind the scenes to prevent them. You'll also learn one of the most important clues for telling the difference between night terrors and nightmares, and why timing matters more than most parents realize. Most importantly, we'll talk about the root cause behind the majority of night terrors and the simple sleep changes that often stop them within days. Listen to hear: What night terrors actually are (and why they're not dreams) The key difference between night terrors and nightmares Why night terrors usually happen in the first half of the night The most common triggers, including one many parents overlook What to do during a night terror (and what NOT to do) Why waking your child can sometimes make things worse The role overtiredness…
Topics covered
- night terrors
- parenting
- sleep issues
- children's sleep
- nightmares
- overtiredness
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