We have spoken to some sleep experts who have shared the reasons why sleep hygiene matters for kids and how it can impact everything from their mood to their cognitive abilities.

Other studies have found that insomnia is inherited in about 40% of cases, sleep quality is 44% inherited and sleep duration is 46% inherited, according to the researchers’ summary.

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 ...

But are melatonin supplements a safe option to help them sleep? One study shows 18.5% of children aged 5 to 9 sometimes take melatonin for sleep, and 19% of adolescents as well.

Yet, some evidence does suggest melatonin may help improve sleep issues for children on the neurodiverse spectrum, including kids with conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

Sound sleep, for long enough every night, with consistent bed and wake-up times are critical for kids’ health. A child development expert suggests some overarching tips to help get you there.

Sleep products for kids are a tempting solution to a challenge that plagues many households. We spoke to pediatric sleep experts about when (and when not) to use them, and explored two popular ...

What we can do as a society Of course, much of the reason kids are using these tools late at night is because of heavy homework loads. Schools can play a role in supporting better sleep for kids by ...