Night Terrors S2E34 Episode 69 4/22/26

Parenting can be chaotic, and nighttime can be particularly tricky. In this episode we dive into the world of night terrors (sleep terrors)—what they look like, why they happen, and how to manage them. Drawing on our experience as pediatricians and parents, we provide both medical insight and practical strategies for surviving these frightening episodes.

Resources: 

Nightmares, Night Terrors & Sleepwalking in Children: How Parents Can Help https://healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Nightmares-and-Night-Terrors.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction

00:36 Night Terrors vs Nightmares

01:32 A Mother’s Experience The Active Terror

04:36 Common Triggers Illness and Sleep Deprivation

06:52 Comparing Night Terrors and Nightmares

08:16 Sleepwalking

11:01 Safety Tips and Medical Guidance

13:30 Parenting Hacks to Break a Terror

18:07 The Toll on Parents and Final Thoughts