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  • Nightmares for Parents


    It’s normal for kids to have nightmares occasionally. You can't completely prevent nightmares, but you can help make them less likely and help your child get back to sleep.

  • Nightmares for Kids


    Nightmares may be upsetting, but they are not "real" and can't harm you. Almost everyone gets them once in awhile. Find out more.

  • How Can I Deal With Nightmares? for Teens


    Nightmares aren't completely preventable, but you can set the stage for a peaceful night's rest.

  • What to Do if You Can't Sleep for Kids


    Are you having trouble sleeping? Find out how to get your ZZZZZs.

  • Common Sleep Problems for Teens


    Sleep problems can keep some teens awake at night even when they want to sleep. If that sounds like you, find out what you can do.

  • Kids Talk About: Feeling Scared for Kids


    All kids feel scared once in a while. Find out what frightens them in this article for kids.

  • Night Terrors for Parents


    A night terror seems similar to a nightmare, but it's far more dramatic. Night terrors can be alarming, but aren't usually cause for concern or a sign of a medical issue.

  • Sleep and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old for Parents


    Nighttime feedings may be a thing of the past, but in this second year of life your tot might be rising for other reasons. Learn more.

  • Sleep and Your Preschooler for Parents


    Preschoolers sleep about 10 to 13 hours during each 24-hour period, and it's important to help them develop good habits for getting to sleep.

  • Sleep and Your School-Aged Child for Parents


    School-age kids need 9–12 hours of sleep a night. If they don't get it, they may be cranky or moody, hyper, and have behavior problems.