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.

11 reasons why it's so important for kids to get a good night sleep (and yes, many of these are relevant to adults as well): 1. Sleep is restorative for the brain. 2. Too little sleep can lead to ...

The popular supplement melatonin has been linked to heart failure — but nearly half of parents rely on it to get their kids ...

“[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 ...

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 ...

We often think of sleep as just giving rest to the body and mind, but for children, it is anything but passive. Behind closed eyelids, their brains are buzzing with essential activity like building ...

A reader asked, after reading my last post on 11 reasons a good night's sleep is so important: What is happening in the brain when kids talk while sound asleep? (I am usually asleep when this happens, ...

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