October 5, 2026

How Much Sleep Do Kids and Teens Need? Why Healthy Sleep Matters

Healthy Sleep Helps Kids Learn, Grow and Feel Their Best Why Sleep Matters for Kids and Teens Sleep is more than just rest. For children and teens, getting enough sleep supports learning, behavior, emotional well-being and physical health.  “Sleep is an essential part of healthy development. It supports the brain and body in ways that…

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September 23, 2026

Why Your Teen Can’t Sleep: A Pediatric Sleep Specialist Explains

Why Teens Are Wired to Stay Up Late, and How Parents Can Help If your teen struggles to fall asleep at night and has trouble waking up for school, biology may be part of the reason. During adolescence, the body’s natural sleep schedule shifts later, even as school often requires an early start. In an…

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March 11, 2019

Dream On: Quality Sleep at Every Stage of Childhood

Who doesn’t love a good night’s sleep? A solid snooze is physically and mentally restorative, and an essential part of living your healthiest life. For kids, who are on a constant developmental trajectory from the day they’re born, sleep is all the more important. However, many parents wonder how much is enough, how to help…

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