Night mares are a kind of scary dream common in children. These dreams happen during deep sleep, usually between about 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. When children have nightmares, they typically wake up screaming. Other signs could include sweating, heavy and fast breathing, and the child’s pupils – the black in the middle of the eyes – sometimes look larger than normal. The child can still be asleep, having the nightmares even if his or her eyes are open. It might be difficult to wake the child, and he or she might be confused or not answer when asked about what’s wrong. Nightmares can last as long as 10 to 20 minutes, and children with nightmares usually don’t remember that they happened.
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