Some youngsters have night terrors as a result of a lack of sleep. If you believe your child isn't getting enough sleep, establishing a good nighttime ritual may be beneficial. Night terrors normally pass in 10–15 minutes, however they might continue longer. When most youngsters are about 2-3 and a half years old, they transition from a cot to a bed. Although many young children enjoy sleeping in a crib, this should not be required. Children who suffer from night terrors often wake up screaming or agitated. They may also have difficulty breathing during these episodes. These symptoms can cause significant stress on the family unit, so it's important that doctors identify the source of your child's problems so appropriate treatment can be given. If your toddler is still having night terrors, try not to worry too much about it. They usually outgrow them by age 4-5, but if they don't then that's no reason to worry about something that normal for most children. Nightmares are stories inside our heads that we want to happen. Children have nightmares for many different reasons, including experiencing trauma such as seeing someone get hurt or losing someone close to them. In some cases, children will have nightmares to escape from reality. For example, if a child lives in an environment where there is violence frequently, they may have nightmares as a way of escaping the situation. Doctors used to think that children only needed sleep enough time to recover from the effects of physical activity.