Toddlers and Night Terrors: Causes and How To Deal With Them

When your toddler is in the middle of a night terror, it can make you feel helpless. But there are things you can do to help — both in the moment and to prevent them going forward.

If you’ve never witnessed them, night terrors in toddlers can seem frightening at first. Your toddler might scream, cry, thrash, or throw themselves off their bed. As a result, they will not accept soothing, and they won’t remember any of it in the morning.

Your toddler may demonstrate extreme behavior and seem terrified during an episode like this, even though they’re still technically asleep when it happens.

What are the signs of night terrors you can recognize? Find out how to best deal with toddlers and night terrors here for my article with Healthline.