One child may have bad dreams only a few times per year, and another may have them more frequently. In most cases, parents do need to be concerned about their children's frequent nightmares. Nightmares often come in phases, with children having nightmares every night for a week or weeks, and then none at all for weeks or months. What to Do Here are some things parents can do to calm their children when they have nightmares. Be prepared .
Nightmares are inevitable in children.
It is a good idea for parents to plan for their occurrence. Parents should make sure they can hear their children if they should cry out during the night. If parents' and children's bedrooms are in different parts of the house, an intercom will help. Parents should make sure any baby sitter who stays with their children will be able to comfort them should they awaken from a nightmare. Parents should get to their children as quickly as they can.