A Mom’s Nightmare: Why Does My Kid Twitch and Jerk While Sleeping? And Why Is This Happening to So Many Others? Dejana, a mom of a two-year-old, has been living a year-long sleep horror story. Her son twitches, suddenly sits up in his crib, then goes right back to sleep like nothing happened. Sound familiar? You’re not alone! Tons of parents are freaking out over the same thing. Experts call it ‘confusional arousal’ — a sleep phenomenon hitting kids between ages two and five, when big brain changes mess with their sleep patterns. Causes? Exhaustion, illness, too much screen time, genetics, breathing problems, even nutrient deficiencies! Yep, it’s a wild mix that makes you wonder: what’s going on with our kids? Specialists say stick to a solid bedtime routine, cut screen time, and ditch sugary snacks before bed. But is that enough? Kids don’t sleep as peacefully as adults, and parents are losing their minds! Thought parenting was all fun and games? Think again. This problem is real, widespread, and demands attention. Got your own wild bedtime stories about twitchy kids? Share them — maybe together we can survive these night terrors!
