So, to help children get the quality shuteye they need for optimal health, many parents are turning to popular sleep aids like melatonin. But what exactly is melatonin, and is it safe for kids?

Parents of students at Northgate Crossing Elementary School claim their children were given the stickers to help put them to ...

TODAY.com has not verified the product in question; parent Melissa Gilford, whose 4-year-old daughter Ava said she was also ...

So, are these supposedly natural sleep supplements safe for kids? Here's what you need to know. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has classified melatonin as prescription-only medicine in ...

Like melatonin for adults, there’s not much information on the optimal, safe dosage for children. Dosage may also vary depending on a child’s age. One 2016 review suggests the following age ...

An investigation is underway at a Texas elementary school after preschool teachers allegedly distributed stickers to students ...

Perhaps. Experts generally consider small doses of melatonin — around 0.5 milligram (mg) to 1 mg — safe for children who experience sleep disruptions. But melatonin shouldn't necessarily be ...

Melatonin is safe for both children and adults when used appropriately. However, high doses should be approached with caution due to possible side effects like nausea, headache, or abdominal ...

Preventing house fires is the key to keeping children safe. Here are some tips from Save the Children’s safety experts on how to keep children safe in a fire. Teach children fire safety. Teach ...

While melatonin is generally safe, the AASM says some populations may need extra supervision while taking it as a supplement. "It is safe for children to take low dosages of melatonin before going ...