Pediatric Developmental and Behavioral Issues

Question 1

at what age do nightmares peak?

Answer 1

3-5 years old

Question 2

child will be alert and can discuss the frigtening images during the day, often will have difficulty going back to sleep and will want to stay with parents

Answer 2

nightmares

Question 3

commonly occur about 2 hours after falling asleep, during the deepest stage of sleep and is often associated with sleepwalking. Will usually wake up thrashing and screaming, and will exhibit rapid breathing, tachycardia and sweating

Answer 3

Night terrors