Nightmares and Bedtime Fears – Spooky Season
With October here and Halloween just around the corner, many little ones are surrounded by pumpkins, costumes and spooky stories, which can sometimes lead to extra bedtime worries.
It is also a time when words like nightmares and night terrors are often mentioned, and while they might sound similar, they are quite different both in what they look like and how parents should respond when they happen.
October 6, 2025