How you can help your child with night terrors
There are a few easy ways for you to help your child reduce the frequency of night terrors.
Get calm before bed
Encourage your child to have a regular routine before bedtime. Calming activities such as reading or bathing may help your child unwind. Avoid energetic activities like athletics, watching television or boisterous play right before bedtime.
What to do during your child's night terror
The best treatment is to wait it out. You can try to gently guide your child back to bed. Do this while speaking quietly and calmly. Do not shake your child or try to wake them up.
Try to clear the clutter around your child's bed. You can also lock interior doors or block doorways or stairways with a gate. These safety precautions can prevent tripping or another type of injury. If your child is capable of climbing a gate, you might put an alarm, such as a cowbell, on their door. This way, you will be awakened if they sleepwalk.