How Do You Handle Toddler Night Terrors?
You’re asleep when you hear a blood-curdling scream from the next room. Your toddler is sitting up in his bed crying, screaming and swinging his arms. For a parent, this is a scary sight. Rest assure your child is okay and won’t remember a thing about his night terror. Attempts to wake or calm him down will only make the episode worse, so be prepared to keep him safe and ride it out. Understand night terrors are not the same thing as nightmares. Toddlers who wake in the middle of the night crying but consolable are having nightmares. Night terrors are periods of hysterical crying, screaming and non-responsiveness. The child will eventually calm down but not remember the event at all. See that your child is safe. Be sure he can’t hurt himself or someone else. Keep toys away from the bed and make sure there are locks on doors and windows in case he moves around. Prepare yourself to handle a night terror by knowing there is nothing you can do to stop it or help your child calm him. A chil
