Post by @everythingtoddler_

It’s 2 AM. Suddenly — screaming. Not crying. Screaming. You rush in. They’re hysterical, inconsolable, maybe they don’t even seem to recognize you. It’s terrifying, and in that moment, it’s hard to know what you’re supposed to do. Here’s what might be happening: Night terrors happen during deep sleep. Your child may look awake, but they aren’t fully awake. They may scream, thrash, push you away, stare through you, and then suddenly calm down. Most of the time, they don’t remember it. Nightmares happen during lighter sleep. Your child is awake, scared, and looking for comfort. They may reach for you, tell you they’re scared, or remember the dream. For night terrors: don’t try to wake them. Stay close, keep them safe, and avoid talking too much because it can make the episode last longer. For nightmares: comfort them, reassure them, and help them feel safe again. And here’s the part many parents miss: Night terrors can happen more often when a child is overtired, and sleep struggles are not always just “bad habits.” Sometimes they are connected to schedule, sleep pressure, routines, environment, temperament, and how your child is falling asleep in the first place. That’s exactly what I teach inside The Sleep Reset Method. I show you why your child’s sleep struggles are happening and how to create a step-by-step plan for bedtime, night wakings, early mornings, naps, co-sleeping transitions, and healthy sleep habits from the beginning. Send me a message with the word SLEEP and I’ll send you the course info. Make sure you’re following me so you actually get my DM.