Children, Teens & Sleep

Babies need a lot of sleep. When they’re between four and 11 months old, they need 12 to 15 hours a day (nighttime…

One of the most challenging things about becoming a new parent is easing into a sleep routine that works for baby and parents…

Mary A. Carskadon, PhD How much sleep do teens need? And how much sleep are they realistically getting? Based on current data, we…

After safety and nutrition, how much sleep a child gets is uppermost in a parent’s mind. The amount your child needs varies by…

What should I do if my child says he or she is too scared to go to sleep? Listen and understand. Try to…

Habitual snoring is usually not a reason for parents be concerned. As many as one in 10 kids under the age of 10…

Loud, sleep-interrupting snoring may seem like an adult-specific issue, but children aren’t immune. About 20% of kids snore from time to time, and…

Melisa Moore, PhD As every parent, grandparent, relative, and friend of a child with difficulty sleeping knows, sleep problems have a strong impact…

Rafael Pelayo, MD Why might a healthcare provider recommend a sleep study for a child? Sleep problems tend to perpetuate themselves over time.…

Giving up naps is a major milestone for a small child. But unlike taking her first steps or saying his first words, the…