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My 4yr old has been having night terrors. if i hear her screaming / crying in her sleep should i wake her up when this is happening ?
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No.: If left alone, the child will calm down on her own, and remember none of this in the morning.
Answered 8/31/2013
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Observe: The kids with night terrors are often sleep deficient and enter deep sleep state like sleep walkers.Kids with nightmares will waken immediately to light touch, night terrors do not and you should let it run its course. Most last 5-10 min.If you shake to wake it frightens them. Nt are not remembered. A change in sleep routine that permits as little as 15 min more sleep/night will often end these.
Answered 2/11/2021
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