What sleep experts say about kids and melatonin : Short Wave A good night's sleep makes a big difference to our mental and physical health. Without quality sleep, we're less productive. Grumpy.

For kids who have enough opportunity for rest but who are still getting poor quality of sleep, Winter suggested seeking early intervention from a sleep specialist.

If your kids say, "Can I have some water?", "I heard a noise," or - my favorite - "I'm not tired" as they rub their eyes and ...

NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin has a trick to get her kids to fall asleep at bedtime: lullabies. Science backs it up: Singing to your child helps them fall asleep faster, even than listening to Mozart!

Neurosurgeon causes stir by suggesting parents stop playing white noise for kids' sleep Neurosurgeon and scientist Edward Chang says he's concerned about how popular white noise has become to help ...

Besides podcasting support, Youtube Music has been rolling out several quality-of-life improvements lately. A general YouTube Music sleep timer is now rolling out.

Listening to a peaceful playlist of the best music for sleep is an easy and free bedtime hack. Here's how to create your sleep playlist.

Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports.

Children that lose as little as 30 minutes of sleep each night for prolonged periods experience significant reductions in their physical and mental health, a new study finds. Here's how to help ...

Consumer Reports explains whether melatonin for kids is safe and effective. The hormone is a popular sleep aid but data on its long-term safety in kids is scant.

SHP gets materials donated to build beds for children who may be sleeping with a sibling or on the floor. Several times a year, builds are help with lumber and supplies donated by Home Depot ...