Child sleep quality is associated with mom's sleep problems but not necessarily dad's sleep problems, study [...]
Early bedtimes are good for kids and [...]
Read about sleep problems and their impact on physical and mental health in school-age children, including some input from Dr. Catherine Hill - and get some advice on how to get a good night's rest! [...]
Melatonin is a hormone that, among other things, helps the body regulate its circadian rhythm- or body clock. Many families use melatonin to help settle their young children to sleep. But, is it safe for [...]
A Slate contributor responds to a New York Times article about a family managing sleep struggles. [...]
Harriet Hiscock Even preschoolers and school-age children have trouble sleeping! Read about a sleep intervention for children transitioning to a school schedule in Australia. Not only did children’s sleep improve, but their psychosocial functioning and their parents’ mental health also showed [...]
Sonia L. Rubens Elementary school students report of the amount of time they spend in bed. Sleep quality is associated with internalizing (for example, anxiety, depression) and externalizing (for example, reactive aggression) [...]
Lisa J. Meltzer Keeping a consistent sleep schedule during the summer can definitely be a challenge for families. Learn more about how to manage sleep during the summer and in the weeks before school [...]
Kim Kirkpatrick-Justice Find out more about your kids, electronics, and [...]