Children need adequate sleep for optimal learning and for their mental and physical health. But a new study finds that few kids are getting the recommended amount of shut-eye, even though their ...

World Sleep Day, an awareness event dedicated to celebrating the importance of healthy sleep, is observed annually on the Friday before the spring vernal equinox. This year, it will be celebrated on ...

In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring a good night’s sleep for children has become increasingly challenging. With overstimulation from screens, busy schedules, and stressors, many children struggle to ...

From the idea that most infants sleep 12 hours to the suggestion that daytime naps can improve nighttime slumbers, we expose the biggest misconceptions that are troubling parents.

“My child wakes up at 2am and is up for 1-2 hours!” One of us remembers very clearly the first time her daughter ended up doing this. At around 14 months, she woke up in the middle of the night and ...

A good night's sleep is essential for children's health and development, but childhood sleep patterns may also be linked to future substance use. A new study, led by a team of Penn State researchers, ...

Dental problems -- including caries, gingivitis, and gum disease -- may affect how children fall and stay asleep and how long they snooze. The study was recently published in Clinical and Experimental ...