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

A good night's sleep makes a big difference in our mental and physical health. Without quality sleep, we're less productive. Grumpy. It can even affect our hearts. For kids, sleep is crucial for ...

A summer of relaxation and fun can make for lifelong memories for kids in their journey through life. Although an important part of development, the leisurely pace to summer can get students off their ...

If your kids say, “Can I have some water?”, “I heard a noise,” or — my favorite — “I’m not tired” as they rub their eyes and stifle a yawn, then you’re not alone. My 7- and 5-year-olds love coming out ...

If there’s one thing that’s abundantly clear when it comes to the nation’s cherubs, it’s that their sleep needs are so veryvaried. And it makes sense that they would be – after all, you and I probably ...

With the school year already under way, the importance of sleep can be overlooked as kids and parents get back into a different routine this time of year. In today’s Medical Minute, we go through tips ...

It is my understanding that one should sleep in a dark, cool room. At what age does it become a problem for children who have slept with night-lights and have been bundled up since birth? Do ...

Getting children plenty of rest is critical to their physical and mental growth. Sleep affects mood, learning, and overall health, but it can be difficult to settle into a routine. Seven successful ...

Experts recommend moving bedtime gradually, about 10 to 15 minutes earlier every few days. Start with mornings. Open the ...

Many parents believe their children are getting plenty of sleep—but new research from Brown University suggests that notion may be far from the truth. In their study published in the journal Frontiers ...