Parents' Guide on Melatonin Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
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The sleep specialists at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta understand how important sleep is for your child or teen. We’re here to answer all your questions about melatonin for kids.
The sleep specialists at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta understand how important sleep is for your child or teen. We’re here to answer all your questions about melatonin for kids.
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Should you be giving melatonin to your kids?
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Green Time for Sleep Time
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Melatonin should be avoided in children unless directed by a health care professional, says sleep academy
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Green Time for Sleep Time
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Georgia seeing an alarming number of kids overdosing on this popular natural sleep aid – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
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More Parents Are Giving Kids Melatonin to Sleep. Is It Safe?
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Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution
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Parents' Guide on Melatonin Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
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Melatonin use soars among children, with unknown risks, CU Boulder Today
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What parents need to know before giving kids melatonin
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Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution
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Regular melatonin use to help kids sleep now 'exceedingly common' - The Washington Post
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