A new study suggests that while healthy preterm children have more medical sleep problems than full-term children, they are more likely to fall asleep independently. Results show that preterm children ...
A good night’s sleep has many proven benefits — potentially including a healthier future for kids. New research from Penn State University analyzed how childhood sleep patterns could be linked to ...
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 ...
Sleep expert Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula discusses how families can better navigate the sleep schedule readjustments kids and families endure when school starts up again. And she answers general questions ...
A sleep doctor breaks down how much deep sleep we need by age, plus the 6 signs you're not getting enough ...
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 ...
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 ...