Sleep is one of the most important pillars of childhood development, yet many families underestimate how critical it is. When children do not get enough sleep, the effects can ripple through every ...

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Less than 15% of kids are getting enough shut-eye, new research shows. But most of their parents think they do.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids between six and 12 years old should get between nine and 12 hours of sleep ...

“[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 ...

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A new study has found that one in seven elementary school kids in America is not getting enough sleep – and that their ...

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While many parents assume that putting a child to bed means they will quickly be asleep, a new study from researchers at ...

NEW YORK (AP) — After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s ...

NEW YORK (AP) — After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, poll finds ...