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.

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 ...

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 ...

In the whirlwind of daily life, especially for families with young children, sleep often takes a backseat. However, the importance of sleep hygiene cannot be overstated, particularly when it comes to ...

“[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 ...

Schools have a powerful strategy at their disposal to help improve students’ mental health, one that doesn’t necessarily require banning cellphones: Help kids—especially adolescents—get more sleep.

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 ...

Many parents believe their children are getting plenty of sleep—but new research from Brown University suggests that notion may be far from the truth. In their study published in the journal Frontiers ...

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 ...

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 ...

CHICAGO -- Kids and teens who spend more time on screens and get less sleep may have higher risks for future heart and metabolic problems such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy ...

Many parents believe their children are getting plenty of sleep—but new research from Brown University suggests that notion may be far from the truth. In their study published in the journal Frontiers ...