What is the difference between a nightmare and a night terror?

Published Mar 20, 2022, 7:00 PM

If your child was to wake up screaming in the middle of the night, would you know how to work out if they were having a nightmare or a night terror? While they might look similar the two experiences are very different. Dr Sarah Blunden is the Head of Paediatric Sleep Research at Central Queensland University and a spokesperson for the Sleep Health Foundation. Sarah explains the difference and how you can help your child manage both.
 

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