The question of how much sleep children need is one that is not easy to answer. Professional organizations have recommended guidelines which include ranges for different age groups. For example, the ...

It’s no secret that we all love our sleep. Time spent resting — whether we allow ourselves the pleasure or not — is crucial for our daily functioning and wellbeing. And while we relish the hour that ...

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 ...

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 veryvaried. And it makes sense that they would be – after all, you and I probably ...

Sometimes it seems like children have an infinite amount of energy. Playing, running, learning new things and interacting with peers can tire even the most energetic kid out, but somehow they wake up ...

It has become evident that many children are not getting sufficient amounts of quality sleep and the consequences are troubling. But how much sleep should children be getting? Children have individual ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Deep sleep is essential for health, making up 20% to 25% of total sleep time.Not getting enough deep sleep can raise the risk of problems like ...

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 ...