Research has resulted in a new method of screening for sleep disorders in children. The tool, the first of its kind, allows health professionals to assess children for multiple sleep problems at once, ...

As families return to school-term routines, sleep difficulties often resurface. For many parents, particularly those raising children with neurodevelopmental conditions, melatonin has become a widely ...

Sleep terrors can be frightening for both children and parents. Understanding what they are and how to respond can make these ...

Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from infancy may be at increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood, new research shows. Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from ...

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 ...

Previous research has shown that both childhood behavioral issues and poor mental health are highly associated with sleep disturbances; however, their relationship over time has been poorly studied. A ...

NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Screening children for sleeping problems and discussing sleep strategies with parents could help youngsters settle into school with better nighttime routines, according ...

Few desires are more universal than wanting to get more and better sleep. According to a survey of more than 11,000 people across the globe, over 80% of respondents said they wished for more sleep.

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, ...

Area of Focus: Sleep and physical activity in autistic children, behavioral sleep interventions to promote sleep health, sleep health disparities in pediatrics, actigraphy assessment of sleep and ...

Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from infancy may be at increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood, new research shows. Researchers at the University of Birmingham examined ...