Why is my son asleep?

Why is my son asleep?

If your child talks in his sleep, you should know that it is something common. Surely you have heard him at night babbling words that are not understood, getting to say sentences that he does not finish completing or that he starts with a small conversation that does not make sense.

There is no need to worry, it is not a problem for the child. In fact, it could be said that it is a disorder that affects 50% to 80% of children, where have they ever talked during their dreams. This form of manifestation has a name and is called parasomnia when accompanied by night terrors, nightmares, or sleepwalking. OR sleepiness when you only speak during sleep and in this case you can do it out loud or create long speeches.

Why is my son asleep?

The causes that originate it are not known, but why it manifests itself. Nor should it be treated as a disease because it is not dangerous and usually manifests during the school stage. Children who suffer from it, they are for two or three years with this parasomnia and does not usually advance beyond 6 or 7 years.

During REM sleep This is when you start to create more intense activity. It is when the dream images of little durability are manifested and where many of those dreamed moments are manifested through the vocal cords, manifesting them in speaking aloud.

There is no need to worry, as this phenomenon manifests itself in some people more frenzied than any others. In parasomnia it would be the ability to speak in a timely manner in dreams. When the child does any other activity, how to get up and walk, then we will talk about sleepwalking.

Why is my son asleep?

Causes of sleep talking in dreams

There are many causes that can cause this phenomenon to manifest itself. Nevertheless, there is nothing clear to justify why it occurs. The main cause for which it can occur is genetic inheritance, but there are many other causes that have occurred throughout the day and can make a dent:

  • A busy day or an overexcitement it can be perceived as something shocking and can manifest it in dreams, so when you are asleep, recreate that experience in your subconscious.
  • Stress can be another cause. Your child may be going through a stressful period and not getting enough rest, and this is unconsciously shown in his dreams.
  • If the child is sick and has a fever. In this case, you can be very tired and your dreams can be much more uncomfortable, where you can provoke a conversation during sleep.
  • When you have night terrors can expose their fear through speech, although this only occurs before reaching its REM phase, otherwise we would talk about nightmares. Night apnea is also usually one of the reasons.

Why is my son asleep?

How to prevent your child from talking at night

Undoubtedly, some kind of guideline or measure must be taken when it is too common for the child to speak at night and for this, some guidelines can be followed that may help to a lesser or greater extent.

You have to try that the child go to bed as calm as possible. Hours before getting into bed you can follow some relaxation technique: relaxation and breathing exercises, a relaxing bath with a small massage, read a story or listen to relaxing music.


Avoid playing exciting games before bed. Don't let him watch overly shocking television shows, or let him play video games that excite him or make use of the screens of tablets or phones.

As we have already indicated, it is not a disorder that should concern us, but we must bear in mind that can become worrisome when accompanied by other phenomena much more dramatic or aggressive. For this, you have to consult the pediatrician and have him assess the emotional situation of the child.


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