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Childhood Sleepwalking & Sleep Terrors

Advice: Fairfax Neonatal Associates

Liz Jones

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Jan 1, 2000

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By Fairfax Neonatal Associates

Does your child have awakenings at night with sleepwalking like a zombie to your room or wake up with a blood-curdling scream due to a sleep terror?

Sleepwalking is common, and approximately 15-40% of children can have at least one episode of sleepwalking. During these events, children can appear to be dazed, confused, or agitated. Sleep terrors can occur in approximately 3-6% of children. Sleep terrors usually occur suddenly, and children can appear agitated, frightened, and begin crying or screaming. The events are usually dramatic as the child can appear to have an intense fear or panic with sweating, dilated pupils, sitting up in bed, and flailing.

Most children do not usually recall their sleepwalking or sleep terror events afterward since they are asleep during the episodes. These events usually disappear by adolescence. However, since there can be safety issues with sleepwalking or sleep terrors, we have several recommendations to aid with decreasing these events:

SLEEP SCHEDULE
Maintaining a regular sleep schedule and ensuring your child has an adequate amount of sleep since sleep deprivation can be a major trigger.

AVOIDING EXACERBATING FACTORS
Caffeine, stressors/anxiety, limiting fluid intake close to bedtime since a full bladder during sleep can increase events.

SLEEP TERRORS
Scheduled awakenings before the event could be considered if the events occur nightly in a highly predictable time. This involves waking up your child just to the point your child mumbles or changes their sleep position, approximately 15-30 minutes before the first event occurs, and to continue the scheduled awakenings for approximately 2- to 4-weeks. Avoid awakening your child during the actual event since it can increase agitation or cause combative behavior and prolong the event.

SLEEPWALKING
Employ safety measures by guiding your child back to their bed, having a bell attached to the bedroom door, locking windows, and having an alarm system for the house. If your child is having a sleepover away from your home, then share information and safety tips with other caregivers.

It’s time to seek treatment if your child’s sleepwalking leads to dangerous or injurious behaviors or your child has persistent/prolonged night terrors, and you suspect they may have disruption due to sleep apnea or leg movements at night. If the sleepwalking or sleep terror events cause significant daytime impairment or tend to occur predominantly in the latter half of the night, then screening for the awakenings’ medical causes is recommended.

Cirque du Soleil Presents: Luzia

Passed: 10/255

DullesMoms

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Jan 1, 2000

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Cirque du Soleil invites you to join them on a journey this fall from September 6-October 19, 2025! Hosted under the big top in Tysons, VA, this special show celebrates the richness of Mexican culture through the artistry that Cirque du Soleil is known for.

Luzia transports audiences into a fantastical interpretation of Mexico, blending traditional and contemporary elements of its culture! The show follows a traveler who parachutes into this dreamlike setting, encountering a series of vibrant scenes and characters inspired by Mexican folklore and landscapes.

Notably, this live performance incorporates water into its performances — a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring show. This includes a “rain curtain” that creates stunning visual effects, enhancing acts like the cyr wheel and trapeze performances.

The production features a cast of 44 artists from 15 countries, showcasing a variety of acts such as hoop diving on treadmills, contortion, and aerial straps. The name “Luzia” combines the Spanish words “luz” (light) and “lluvia” (rain), reflecting the show’s central themes.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Sept 6-Oct 19, 2025

Location:
Tysons II: 8025 Galleria Dr. ∙ Tysons, VA

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Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

Kids Eat Free & Cheap: Mondays

Group: Kids Eat Free & Low Cost

Liz Jones

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Jan 1, 1990

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Please use caution when using this guide; the content is based on pre-pandemic offers.

From picky eaters to those who only indulge in a few nibbles, eating out with kids can be frustrating and expensive! Avoid the headache and enjoy some savings!

Pick your day and check out all the yummy places offering kid’s meals for free or cheap:
Monday ∙ Tuesday ∙ Wednesday ∙ Thursday ∙ Friday ∙ Saturday ∙ Sunday

Slapfish ∙ Ashburn, VA
Monday, all-day
Kids eat free from the children’s menu (1 kid’s meal per adult entree purchased). Not valid with other offers or promotions; dine-in only. // Updated 2020

IHOP
Daily, 4-10 pm
Kids eat free from the children’s menu (1 kid’s meal per adult entree purchased). Not valid with other offers or promotions. Dine-in only. // Updated 2020

Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine ∙ Ashburn, VA
Monday & Tuesday, after 5 pm
Kids, 8 and under, eat free from the children’s menu (1 kid’s meal per adult entree purchased, limit 2 free meals per table). Not valid with other offers or promotions; dine-in only. // Updated 2020

Mimi’s Bistro & Bakery ∙ Sterling, VA
Monday-Fri, all-day
Kids eat free from the children’s menu (1 kid’s meal per adult entree purchased). Not valid with other offers or promotions; dine-in only. // Updated 2020

Texas Roadhouse ∙ Chantilly, VA
Monday, 4-7 pm
Kids eat for $0.99 from the children’s menu (1 kid’s meal per adult entree purchased). Not valid with other offers or promotions; dine-in only. // Updated 2020

Ashton Avenue Family Restaurant ∙ Manassas, VA
Monday, after 4 pm
Kids eat free from the children’s menu (1 kid’s meal per adult entree purchased). Not valid with other offers or promotions; dine-in only. // Updated 2020

Coal Fire ∙ South Riding, VA
Monday, after 4 pm
Kids eat free from the kid’s menu with the purchase of an adult entree (1 kid meal per adult entree). Not valid with other offers or promotions; dine-in only. // Updated 2020

Gusto Farm to Street ∙ Chantilly, VA
Monday, after 11 am
Kids eat free from the kid’s menu with the purchase of an adult entree (1 kid meal per adult entree). Not valid with other offers or promotions; dine-in only. // Updated 2020

Mondayk’s BBQ ∙ Purcellville, VA
Monday, after 5 pm
Kids eat free from the kid’s menu with the purchase of an adult entree (1 kid meal per adult entree). Not valid with other offers or promotions; dine-in only. // Updated 2020

The Loudoun Kitchen & Bar ∙ Leesburg, VA
Daily, all-day
Kids age 12 and under eat free from the kid’s menu with the purchase of an adult entree. Not valid with other offers or promotions; dine-in only. // Updated 2020

Slapfish ∙ Ashburn, VA
Monday, all-day
Kids eat free from the children’s menu (1 kid meal per adult entree). Not valid with other offers or promotions; dine-in only. // Updated 2020

Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.

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