Sleep Terror Disorder

Symptoms Of Sleep Terror Disorder

If your child suffers from sleep terror disorder, the symptoms are probably familiar. If you’ve only heard of it, you might be curious to know more. After all, studies show fifteen percent of children between the ages of two and eight have symptoms of sleep terror disorder at one time or another. Better to know what to expect ahead of time, so that you can manage the situation easily instead of become terrorized yourself. Your child will not need to ... Read More »

Information About Sleep Terror Disorder

If your child has sleep terror disorder episodes, information is what you need. Without accurate information, you might be terrified yourself, fearful that your child is suffering needlessly, or that there is something you should do to help your child “get out of it” easier. While there isn’t a lot you can do when an episode happens, there are things you shouldn’t do – like try to wake the child up. That can result in a longer episode with even more ... Read More »

Children And Sleep Terror Disorder

Image by Tom Lin :3= via Flickr It’s been a very busy day. Your three year old has been on the go all day, with barely a short nap. She was upset that her favorite stuffed dog was lost, but she finally fell asleep for the night a half hour ago. You and Daddy are looking forward to some much-needed “adult time.” Suddenly, you hear your sweet child screaming! Did she fall out of bed? Is she sick? What could be wrong? ... Read More »

The Definition Of Sleep Terror Disorder

Have you ever heard of Sleep Terror Disorder? Most people haven’t. Unless you’ve been around someone who suffers from it, you probably haven’t ever been exposed to it, and it just sounds like a horrible thing, using the word “terror” like that. So what is “Sleep Terror Disorder?” Is there a definition the experts agree on? How can you avoid it – is it contagious? Can you catch it from your neighbor? Will your children bring it home from school and ... Read More »

Causes Of Sleep Terror Disorder In Children

Image via Wikipedia Children between the ages of two and eight are the most apt to have sleep terror disorder, or night terrors. They don’t usually happen to older children, adolescents, or adults, though they can. However, in adolescents and adults, there is a different cause of sleep terror disorder and treatment for it. The most usual type of Sleep Terror Disorder that affects young children is not something to be worried or concerned about, but it is good to be ... Read More »