How much sleep do children really need? From infants to teens, Dr. Liv Gorla weighs in on sleep habits and requirements through the ages and stages.
Author: Liv Gorla, MD
Liv Gorla, MD
Liv Gorla Schneider, MD, is a pediatrician and mother of three. A frequent contributor to RFM, she lives in Richmond with her family and sees patients at The Pediatric Center in Richmond.
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