How Can I Help My ‘Littles’ Avoid Nightmares and Get Some Sleep?

Oh, the joys of being a parent -- you know the story. You are lying there getting much-needed sleep and all of a sudden over the monitor my youngest, Easton, is screaming and calling out my name. Of course, I am startled awake. None of my naturally soothing ssshhhs were working, so my only option was to bring him to bed.

This is how he stayed through the entire night-- clinging to my face or my hand. This is not the first night this week this has happened. In fact, this happened all weekend. Needless to say, I am one tired mama, and I could use some help.

Has anyone else dealt with a string of nightmares? What did you do to help your littles with nightmares?