HARMFUL HEALTH HEALTH EFFECTS. AND JOINING US TODAY IS DOCTOR CANDACE JONES, A PEDIATRICIAN WITH KAISER PERMANENTE. JUST TO GIVE US SOME MORE INSIGHT ON THE DANGERS OF POOR SLEEP HABITS IN CHILDREN.

(WSAW) - With summer break just around the corner, some parents may let their kids stay up later than usual. However, that might not be such a good idea. ”I think a little relaxation in the summer is ...

It's a vital part of mental and physical health. But statistics show that more than 35% of kids aren't getting enough sleep. Health experts say sleep is important for everyone, but especially for kids ...

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 ...

The hours of sleep your little one needs from age 4 months - 12 years, why it's so much more than adults and tips for how to help improve their rest.

Bedtime can often feel like a nightly negotiation between parents and children. Yet behind the protests and yawns lies one of the most powerful tools for a child’s emotional, cognitive, and physical ...

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 ...

“[Sleep habits] are important for all brains. They’re especially important for developing brains,” said Dr. Gene Beresin. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. With summer vacation just around the ...

How important is sleep for children? Getting too little could leave them more emotional and impulsive. As a nation, we don’t get enough sleep. And we’re passing along our night-owl habits to members ...

Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports. Limiting naps during the day and getting about seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a ...

Bedtime, a time when parents and children spend time with each other during the ritual of getting ready for bed. For most families, bedtime revolves around a series of activities from brushing teeth ...