Your Kid's Sleep

• Helping Your Teen Get Enough Sleep (Video)

  Not getting enough sleep can lead to physical and mental health problems in teens. By making a plan together, you can help your teen sleep better.

• Helping Your Toddler Sleep (Video)

  Many parents struggle to get their toddlers to sleep. Get advice on how you can encourage sleep and promote habits that last a lifetime.

• How Can I Be Sure My Baby Stays on Her Back While She Sleeps?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Kids and Sleep

  Getting enough sleep can be a problem for children of any age. Here’s how to know if your kids get enough sleep.

• Melatonin Supplements

  If your child has trouble sleeping, you may wonder if melatonin can help. Here’s why you should probably avoid it.

• Night Terrors

  A night terror seems similar to a nightmare, but it’s far more dramatic. Night terrors can be alarming, but aren’t usually cause for concern or a sign of a medical issue.

• Nightmares

  It’s normal for kids to have nightmares occasionally. You can’t completely prevent nightmares, but you can help make them less likely and help your child get back to sleep.

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  Brief pauses in breathing during sleep can be normal. But when breathing stops often or for longer periods, it can be a cause for concern.

• Sleep and Your Newborn

  Newborn babies don’t yet have a sense of day and night. They wake often to eat – no matter what time it is.

• Sleep and Your Preschooler

  Preschoolers sleep about 10 to 13 hours during each 24-hour period, and it’s important to help them develop good habits for getting to sleep.