A sleep scientist advises against blindly following the eight-hour sleep rule. Instead, you should create a routine to find your optimal sleep time.

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Don't underestimate the power of a good nap! As adults we know the benefits of taking a mid-afternoon nap so for babies and toddlers, a daytime nap is essential for healthy growth and development. A ...

NEW YORK -- Nap time can be a battleground pitting parents against their groggy, defiant children. But a little planning can help parents establish a nap routine, says Cynthia MacGregor, author of ...

A good bedtime routine can be established as early as six weeks and at around three months old, your baby’s sleep could ...

Do you shower or brush your teeth before you go to bed? Most of us have some type of routine before we go to sleep such as putting on pajamas and brushing your teeth. If you skip these steps, you ...

A regular nap can make your afternoon more productive. Fizkes/Dreamstime/TNS DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am retired, and although I generally enjoy less hectic days now, I keep busy. Part of my routine ...

When the nights get longer and the air turns crisp, cough-and-sneeze season knocks at our door. You probably already know the usual advice like washing hands, getting your flu jab but there's one ...

Love the grandparents and still protect the rhythms that keep your child regulated. These strategies help you set clear, kind ...

With sleep regression, just when your baby starts to develop a favorable pattern of sleep that's more predictable, everything changes. Your baby may be fussier and will refuse to sleep at nap time or ...

For many parents of young children, the highlight of their day is nap time – not for them, but for their little ones. Especially now, with most preschools closed, getting a child to nap is the golden ...