Distressed sleep can be difficult to watch, but is it a nightmare or a night terror? Here’s how to tell the difference: 🌙 Nightmares - Happen during REM sleep, usually later in the night (after midnight) - Child wakes up frightened, aware of their surroundings, and can recall the dream - Linked to stressful events, anxiety, or even exposure to scary stories/media - Kids often seek comfort and reassurance after 💤 Night Terrors - Happen during non-REM sleep, typically in the first half of the ni