Sleep disruptions can take a serious mental and physical toll on both children and their caregivers, so to better understand ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics said television can cause problems sleeping for preschoolers. The academy already recommends children under two should not watch any TV.

Sleep recommendations vary by age. In general, kids 3 to 4 years old need 11 hours of sleep each day, Taveras said. Younger kids need more, and older kids a little less.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, children aged 3-5 need about 11 to 13 hours of sleep every night. In addition, many preschoolers nap during the day, with naps ranging between one and ...

Preschoolers who watch TV sleep significantly less than those who don't, according to new research by University of Massachusetts Amherst neuroscientist Rebecca Spencer and developmental science ...

Swapping out Batman for Big Bird could help young kids sleep. Aug. 6, 2012— -- Swapping out Batman for Big Bird could help young kids sleep better, a new study found. The study of sleep ...

Ann Arbor, Mich. — Taking part in an educational sleep program resulted in a 30-minute average increase in sleep duration at a one-month follow-up for preschoolers, according to a new study from ...