Elizabeth Pantley answers viewer questions about kids and sleep. March 4, 2010— -- For many parents, every night is a struggle to get their kids to sleep in their own beds. Experts call it ...

One of the biggest benefits of parents and toddlers co-sleeping is that it helps them bond emotionally and strengthens their connection. Moreover, it gives the child an opportunity to have a ...

As we approach the end of the summer and families think about transitioning to back-to-school routines, getting kids back on their school sleep schedule is at the top of the list, but can be tough.

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 ...

A rotten night's rest makes anyone moody. For kids, sleep problems can be a more serious precursor to anxiety and depression. As a researcher and clinician who helps adolescents struggling with these ...

Sleep expert Dr. Raj Dasgupta offers recommendations on how to get children to go to sleep so Santa Claus can work his magic.

A panel of sleep experts headed by a Stony Brook University professor has a message for parents: Pry those cellphones out of their hands before bedtime. The 16-member panel, brought together by the ...

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 ...

Children and teenagers who regularly get too few hours of sleep may be at higher risk of developing high blood pressure, new research indicates. The findings may change how doctors talk with kids and ...