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Is It a Nightmare or a Night Terror? A Guide for Parents 

Is It a Nightmare or a Night Terror? A Guide for Parents 
October 31, 2025
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Just in time for spooky season, we’re shedding light on all there is to know about nightmares and night terrors in children. These sleep disturbances can leave kids—and even their grown-ups—feeling haunted. In this episode, host Bo McMillan sits down with Dr. Jessica Trygier to help banish the bedtime boogeyman with expert advice and practical tips to help calm and reassure kids and families.  

You’ll learn: 

  • The key differences between nightmares and night terrors 
  • What age these sleep issues usually start 
  • How to identify and understand potential triggers 

Dr. Trygier offers helpful strategies for parents, including clever tricks like crafting “monster spray,” and knowing when to talk about a nightmare with your child. Plus, she also shares guidance on when you should consult a pediatrician or a specialist. 

This episode is packed with lots of practical tips and advice to help chase away the nighttime spooks. 

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The Young & Healthy Podcast features thoughts and perspectives from Cincinnati Children’s experts, patients, families – and even kids! – on all things pediatric health. Hosted and produced by members of the communications team, Symfhani Fair-Harris, Kayla McNeal, Bo McMillian and Kate Setter, this podcast brings you lively conversations on current health topics and issues affecting children today. Please note that this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

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About the author: Jessica Trygier, MD

Jessica Trygier, MD, is a general pediatrician in the Division of General and Community Pediatrics and sees patients at the Pediatric Primary Care Center. Her areas of interest include addressing social determinants of health, preventative health care, and medical education.

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