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 ...

Have you ever jolted awake in the middle of the night, heart racing, drenched in sweat, with no memory of what happened?

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 ...

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?

Night terrors are episodes of screaming, crying, or thrashing that usually occur two to three hours after falling asleep during a stage known as non-rapid eye movement or deep sleep. Night terrors are ...

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 ...

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 ...