A parent consults a pediatrician about their 7-year-old child who, about once a month, sits up in bed screaming with a look of intense panic. During these episodes, the child is difficult to awaken or comfort and has no memory of the event the next morning. The parent is worried and asks what treatment should be started immediately. Based on this presentation, what is the most appropriate advice?

A parent brings their 8-year-old child to a clinic, worried about recent sleep disturbances. The parent reports that several times a week, about an hour after falling asleep, the child suddenly sits up, screams, and appears terrified and confused. During these episodes, the child is unresponsive to the parent's attempts to comfort them and has no memory of the event the next morning. A thorough check-up reveals the child is otherwise healthy with no signs of underlying medical or psychological i