How much sleep do teens need in the summer? Should parents wake up their teens at a semi-decent hour of the morning, or let them sleep? He ...

The mom of a 16-year-old night owl asks: How much sleep do teens need in the summer? Should parents wake up their ... Babies: ages 4 months to 12 months should sleep 12 to 16 hours. Toddlers: ages 1 ...

How much sleep does my child really need? Of course, the point of bedtimes is really to enable children to get the right amount of sleep for their development.

How much sleep does my child really need? Of course, the point of bedtimes is really to enable children to get the right amount of sleep for their development. The NHS has its own guidance on how much ...

Some people thrive on just four hours of sleep thanks to a rare genetic mutation. Could you be one of them? Discover the science behind short sleepers.

Some people thrive on just four hours of sleep thanks to a rare genetic mutation. Could you be one of them? Discover the science behind short sleepers.

For many families in our area, the start of the school year is just two weeks away.Experts say now is the time to start ...

Pediatricians want school to start later so older students can get more sleep. Districts say that's easier said than done.

A new study has found a link between daytime napping and increased risk of all-cause mortality in middle-aged and older adults. Excessive napping may thus be an indicator of underlying health issues.

From puberty to peer pressure and everything in-between. Learn what to expect from a 12-year-old son, and how you can support his mental & physical growth.