Sleep is crucial to a child’s development, health, and well-being, regardless of age, and most experts encourage parents to support their children’s sleep needs however they can. Kids, in general, ...

This age group needs around 11 to 14 hours total including naps. Most toddlers transition to one nap per day somewhere ...

The latest health craze to hit social media: magnesium lotion. Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body uses for a number of functions. It has long been thought to help with sleep when taken as ...

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 ...

SAN DIEGO — Doctors say sleep can be the best medicine but many people might not be getting enough after the time change this week. World Sleep Day is March 15. But it’s more than just catching up on ...

School systems aren’t built for kids who fall asleep and wake up late, the so-called “night owls,” which may help explain why this group of teens is more prone to depression. Now, researchers at UC ...

Sleep is one of the most important pillars of childhood development, yet many families underestimate how critical it is. When children do not get enough sleep, the effects can ripple through every ...