Melatonin may look like a harmless solution when a child struggles to sleep, but its availability does not make it risk-free. Before reaching for a gummy, parents should understand the safety concerns and why their child is having trouble sleeping in the first place.

Would teenagers really sleep more if school started later, or would they just stay up later? Research suggests later start times can help teens get more sleep, but the school schedule is only one part of the equation.