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Parenting Articles from Children's Hospital Colorado Experts


Is Melatonin Safe for Kids? A Guide to Sleep, Side Effects and Dosage

Melatonin use has surged among children in recent years, but is it really safe? Our sleep expert weighs in on the side effects of this sleep aid, plus when and how to use melatonin for kids.

A Parent’s Guide to Sleep for Kids: Healthy Habits, Benefits, Screen Time and More

How to help your kids build healthy sleep habits, from reducing screen time to building consistent bedtime routines. Plus, read our experts’ answers to commonly asked questions about kids’ sleep.

Co-Sleeping, Bed-Sharing and Room-Sharing. What’s the Safest?

Is co-sleeping safe? What about bed-sharing or room-sharing? Learn about safe sleep for babies and find answers to common questions from our pediatric sleep experts.

Social Media Safety: Kids and Teens Weigh In

These social media safety tips for parents include real insights from teens, plus suggestions from experts at Children's Colorado.

Safe Sleep for Babies with Medical Conditions

Learn about the extra sleep precautions parents need to take if their baby was born prematurely or has an ongoing condition that requires medical equipment.

Frequent Night Awakenings: Why Is My Baby Crying During Sleep?

Is your baby waking up and crying frequently at night? Our expert provides advice on how to comfort them and get them back to sleep.

How to Get Kids to Fall (and Stay) Asleep

Our pediatric sleep specialists answer parents' questions on everything from bedtime routine to nixing nightmares, providing the insights you need so everyone can get a good night's rest.

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