What can I do to stop my toddler from having night terrors?
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Night terrors are not fun but there is little that a parent can do to ease the troubles.  If it is a true night terror the child will not remember it.  But if you are worried about the tension in his/her environment, do something about that, maybe seek therapy for the family.  Even if you do that, you still shouldn't expect the night terrors to stop.  The child will eventually grow out of it.
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There are a few things you can try. \n\n1) Make sure during the day you do not take any naps (even just dozing off for a few minutes can affect your ability to get to sleep)\n\n2) Avoid caffiene or sweets any time near you going to bed.\n\n3) Try getting a white noise machine. They play a variety of sounds (crickets, rain, ocean, birds etc).\n\n4) Set a bed time and go to bed at the same time EVERY night.\n\n5) Turn off all lights and make sure you are comfortable. Close your eyes and try to focus on the white noise sound. If your mind starts to wander, focus it back on the white noise.\n\n6) Get comfortable and take deep relaxing breaths. Avoid the impluse to shift or rollover. \n\n7) Finally, be patient. don't expect to be able to go to sleep right away.  At first it might take a long time to go to sleep, but if you are consistant with your bed time and these efforts your body will adjust to the schedule and you will find it easier to get to sleep each night.
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Let them sleep....the body has it's own clock and will wake your son when it needs food. Forced feeding will only lead to obesity. Make sure that he has food available. I mean, don't punish him by making him wait if he has slept through a meal. You might look into the possibility that he has "night owl syndrome". My son does and if I had known there was such a thing during his school years he probably would not have had to deal with the taunting from his teachers and classmates. If you are concerned about his health, maybe it is time for a trip to the doctor.
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From a 12 year old's point of view:  get him in trouble for something he didn't do...or make him believe he is in trouble...another...when he falls asleep, put something on his hand that will paint his face, tickle his upper lip, and get him to wipe his face and smear whatever is on his hand...or put something dead on top of his head, such as a dead insect...put something messy in his shoes...substitute honey in the shampoo bottle when he showers...go outside at night and scare him through the window...if you all horse around, use ketchup to make him believe he made you bleed then tell on him...:)
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First of all, take him to a physician.  Even if he is in day care, he should not be getting sick so often.  Maybe he needs an antibiotic, maybe he has asthma...who knows.  The second thing is the excessive use of Tylenol.....Tylenol can be very toxic and damage the liver.  If you are using Tylenol for 5 days a week...week after week, you could create another problem with Tylenol toxicity and liver damage.\n\nIf day care is the major source for his viruses, it may be time to look for in home babysitting, where your child is not around so many other children.  As sick as you are of having a sick toddler, he is sick of being sick....get him to a physician!\n\nA room humidifier in his room when he is sleeping is good.  Hot dry air can be harmful because it can cause microscopic breaks in the airway surfaces and allow viruses to invade the body.  Keep the humidifier clean, it too can ve a source of molds and viruses.  Don't overheat your home.  Cooler (not cold) air is healthier for breathing.....for the whole family. Good nutrition will also help in the fight against viruses....orange juice, cranbery juice, apple juice for fluid intake.  Wash your hands and his hands frequently and use paper towels to dry hands with.  Terry cloth towels hold viruses and bacteria.
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try the naughty step my daughter was the same till i used it give him 2 warnings if that dosent work put him on the step it can be anywere (but when at home keep it in the same place!) for 2 mins if he is two and three mins if he is three and so on then after the time is up tell him why he was on the step and make him say sorry it works just takes time good luck
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I was hoping you could provide a little more inormation as to what you are looking for.  If you are talking about time limits at mealtimes, I may have some good suggestions.  \n\nTransitions are hard for a lot of kiddos with Autism.  Warnings, and slow transitions, can work well.  An auditory cue (timer with a bell could also work).  Set the timer, and when it rings the first time, let the child know there are 5 more minutes, then reset it.  Be consistent...when that bell rings the 2nd time...it's over.\n\nI am not sure if this is what you were asking.  Please post some more info.  That would be helpful.  Best of luck!
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From my experience, the only way to stop them is to analyse every part of the dream and try to really understand it.  When you have broken it down and got rid of the fear by understanding it, you will then be less likely to have the dream again.
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they say, one guest for every year your child is, i.e. 3 for your daughter, and playing games, with cake/ice cream, and more play, usually lasting one hour, is about all their attention spans can deal with.\nChuck e cheese, (with that creepy rat) is like sensory overlaod, even for a 7 yr. old.\nKeep it simple. and remember, \nNO CLOWNS!
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Don't have him drink a lot before bedtime. A single 8-ounce cup is usually ok, but check with your doctor. The physician may tell you not to give your child drinks with caffeine. \nWake him at night to go to the bathroom if he is not able to get up on his own. Although this will help him stop wetting the bed, it will not end bed wetting. \nTry a "moisture alarm." This is a small alarm that your child can wear to bed. When she starts to wet the bed, the alarm goes off. Many children can stop wetting the bed if they use the alarm for at least three months. \nYou may want to use a calendar to keep track of your child's wet and dry nights. \nAsk your doctor about medicines that may help. \nDisposable underpants are available for short-term prevention
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Hello there I grew up with astma.  You can have your son drink warm coffee. You can also brethe in to a paper bag.  when it starts to cool down at night and when its too hot is when you will see him havin problems.  So just tell him not to over do it. when he feels short of breath he needs to stop and rest.  Hope I helped.
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Spend more time in the dark. Remember that there isn't anything there in the dark that isn't there in the daytime, you're just afraid of the unknown. Or get some night goggles so you can see how common it is. But lose the flashlights, they make you more paranoid.
538555
get him another 2 year old boy and make them sleep together..thats how he's gonna end up when he grows up anyways
1039886
Have a routine like snack, milk, bath, massage, read to her and settle her to bed.  Tell her mommy's not far away but she has to sleep.  If she's screaming too long maybe she's sick or has a fever.
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have you been watching nightmare on elm street? seriously heres what to do buy some lavender oil from the health shop sprinkle it on your pillow drink some warm milk (if u like put a tiny drop of whisky in it) take a warm (not hot )bath then get someone u really trust to sit with you as you drift off whenever i get freaked i make my partner go downstairs and make friendly noises like walking around watching tv etc etc you will wake up what is happening to you is a form of panic attack all u can do is talk yourself through it believe me it scared me really bad but now i have trained myself to tune in to myself when i feel really bad its hard but you will get through this another good tip is find a radio phone in show and listen to that as you drift off or try talking books hope this helps thinking of you rachael X
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Try melatonin. It is a natural supplement and it helps you to relax and fall asleep. I work graveyards and have 3 kids, I can never stop thinking.. so it helps me, I take 3mg. You may want to start out on less.I also find a hot shower before bed helps too. Good luck
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Keep your baby hydrated.  Have a cool mist humidifier in the room where the baby sleeps.  Try steaming up the bathroom and let the baby breathe that.  Ask your doctor if there is any medicine you can give him.  Keep his nose clear with a bulb syringe.