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What Causes Emotional Outbursts And Night Terrors In A 3 Year Old?

our 2 almost 3year old son is having bouts of uncontrollable outbursts lately. we try giving him space, asking if he s hurt, if he wants hugs, and just giving him hugs and holding him. the answer is often no and he may calm for a bit but winds back up. we also use a calm tone…he s also been having night terrors. is this typical behavior?
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Dear,
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. A night terror is a sleep disruption that seems similar to a nightmare, but with a far more dramatic presentation. Though night terrors can be alarming for parents who witness them, they're not usually cause for concern or a sign of a deeper medical issue. occur in children ages 3-12.

Night terrors in children are usually due to Stressful life events, Fever or Sleep deprivation. The following tips may help:

a. Make the child’s room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode.
b. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance.
c. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time.

You may consult the child specialist, if the child experiences continuous night terror and sleep deprivation.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care.
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What Causes Emotional Outbursts And Night Terrors In A 3 Year Old?

Dear, Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. A night terror is a sleep disruption that seems similar to a nightmare, but with a far more dramatic presentation. Though night terrors can be alarming for parents who witness them, they re not usually cause for concern or a sign of a deeper medical issue. occur in children ages 3-12. Night terrors in children are usually due to Stressful life events, Fever or Sleep deprivation. The following tips may help: a. Make the child’s room safe to try to prevent the child from being injured during an episode. b. Eliminate all sources of sleep disturbance. c. Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time. You may consult the child specialist, if the child experiences continuous night terror and sleep deprivation. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care.