It was not until the 16th century that the word nightmare came to mean a frightening dream. this meaning probably came from the belief that such dreams were caused by evil spirits. A nightmare, also known as a bad dream, [1] is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong emotional response from the mind, typically fear but also despair, anxiety, disgust or sadness. The dream may Ò€¦

An extremely unpleasant event or experience orÒ€¦. Learn more. Talking about the nightmare during the day. Comforting and reassuring the child. Encouraging the child to go back to sleep in their bed. Avoiding bright lights in the bedroom, and using a night light, which Ò€¦

Encouraging the child to go back to sleep in their bed. Avoiding bright lights in the bedroom, and using a night light, which Ò€¦