Nightmares

United States
January 30, 2008 11:34pm CST
Recently my 2yr old has been waking up crying in the middle of the night. When I ask her if she has a bad dream she says yes but cant tell me of what. She gets a drink and goes right back to bed usually but wants her night light on of course. Is there anything I can do to help her? Anyone else have kids with this problem?
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@lightningd (1039)
• United States
1 Feb 08
Children at that age are starting to develop their imagination. It's not uncommon for vivid dreams to start wtih children around that age. Both of my kids went through this. Some children even become physically active during dreams at this age. My youngest would dream so vividly at 2 that his days events would carry into his dreams. If something scared them during the day, they may remember that in their subconscious and it will show up in thier dreams. Since she usually goes right back to sleep, I wouldn't worry about it too much. But go ahead and turn the night light on, reassure her that everything is fine. Hope that helps!! Good Luck.
• United States
1 Feb 08
That does make since because she has had more of a vivid imagination recently. She is starting to play more creatively and such. I just hate for her to be scared. Being mom is so hard sometimes.
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• United States
1 Feb 08
It gets easier as they get older. She'll be able to remember more bits and pieces, and, she be able to more verbally tell you what is wrong. But it does get easier being a mom. Mine are now 18 and 16.
• United States
1 Feb 08
Seems like 16 it would get harder again. They start driving, hanging out, become adults!!! AHHHH it never stops does it.
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
31 Jan 08
My son used to have night terrors. He would wake up, but not fully. He would be crying and sometimes screaming. The only way to get him to stop was to wake him up all the way. He was about 2 when they started. I know a lot of kids who have them. That might be what she is having.
• United States
31 Jan 08
She doesn't seem that scared. Just starts crying I talk to her for a minute and she calms down. I give her a drink and put her back in bed and she is fine. I did notice her sleepwalking a while back though. I posted that in a different discussion. Im just a normal mom and always want smiles and giggles. I am sure its nothing to worry about.
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• Canada
31 Jan 08
same problem with my 26 months old daughter some times she will open the door she try to go out . i dont know why? need to consult with doctor