All children endure an occasional nightmare.
Unnerving to parents and children, night terrors sometimes happen on and off for years. Here's how to know the difference between nightmares and night terrors, and how you can help comfort your children. One night, shortly after his fourth birthday, Richie's parents woke up to the sound of strange noises coming from the den. They found Richie on the sofa, disoriented and talking to himself. As they entered the room, Richie became agitated and started to scream.