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Taking Melatonin for the First Time? Here's What to Expect.

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Do you have questions about melatonin? Not sure if it is safe or how to take it? Watch this video to find out more! 


7 Top Questions About Melatonin


Not sure if melatonin is the right thing for your child? Get your questions answered by a doctor here. Leran more! 


Melatonin for Kids and How It Works 

They say sleep is the best medicine. Is it true? and if so, why? Learn more here! 


Sleep and Immunity 


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Do you consider yourself a morning lark? Or may be a night owl? Learn more here about specific body mechanism that make who you are!


Morning Larks and Night Owls

There are 5 stages of sleep cycle - each is very importnt for your body - like beauty sleep!  Learn more about each stage of your sleep here! 


What Happens When We Sleep - 5 Sleep Stages


Ever wonder why coming back from a relaxing vacation somehow feels so exhausting? It’s because you likely broke out of your regular sleep routine—you stayed awake late into the night, enjoyed sleeping in through the early morning hours.

5 Times You Might Have Trouble Falling Asleep & What to Do About It

Woman waking up from a restful night sleep after taking melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pineal gland in the brain, which is a pea-sized gland located in the upper-middle section of your brain.

What is melatonin?

Dad reading a bedtime story to his daughter, so she can get a restful sleep

 The question crosses the mind of many parents who wonder if their child is getting enough rest amidst the homework, sports, after-school activities, and sleepovers and all the activities that fill up their kids’ days.

Why is sleep so important for kids?

As parents you’re attentive to every milestone in your children’s development.

Are your kids facing sleep problems? Here’s what you should know

If you’ve been having trouble sleeping lately, whether it’s caused by changes in your schedule, new stress or just restless thoughts, you may be considering adding melatonin to your nighttime routine as a solution. 

Taking melatonin for the first time? Here’s what to expect

One-third of your life is spent sleeping—hopefully. The 7-9 hours we should spend catching z’s each night help the body heal itself, activate the immune system, and give your heart a break.

12 fun facts about sleep to help you catch zzz’s and dream in color

Most people need 7-8 hours of “beauty” sleep a night. But, occasional sleeplessness can get in the way of that. 

What causes trouble falling asleep and how to remedy occasional sleeplessness

Young man sleeping on a plane to avoid jet lag. 

Some trips only happen once in a lifetime. When you hop on a plane and travel across the world, you don’t look forward to the jet lag that can stop you from enjoying your trip to the fullest. Or if you’re headed to a critical business meeting as soon as you get off the plane, the last thing you want is to make a bad impression on a company executive or a client.

10 tips to avoid jet lag and catch some zzz's on a long flight.

Stressed woman needing help sleeping at night

Sleep is when your brain processes and stores information from the day, repairs, resets, and prepares itself—and you—to be 

How Sleep Affects Mental Wellbeing and Focus

Stepping on a ascale - does sleep affect weight? 

Several of our internal body systems can go awry without healthy sleep habits, which can affect how our body weight fluctuates.

How Does Sleep Affect Your Weight?

Mom is outting her child to bed after giving her kid melatonin 

Parents know that sleep is important for kids for their growth, learning ability and general mood and often find themselves wondering if their kids are getting enough sleep

How does melatonin work and is it safe for kids?

Mom puts her daughter to sleep - how many hours should kids sleep?

Parents of kids all ages from infants to toddlers to teens often find themselves wondering if their kid is getting enough sleep.

How much sleep do kids need?


Stress and trouble sleeping often go hand in hand.

How to get sleep when you are stressed

There are several different states and stages of sleep (known as your “sleep architecture”), and some leave you feeling more rested than others

Types of sleep and
how to wake up feeling well-rested

How to sleep better during daylight saving time

It’s almost Daylight Saving Time, when we move clocks up one hour and look ahead to long, bright summer days

3 Tips for Better Sleep During Daylight Savings


If someone told you that time spent in the gym is just as important as the time spent asleep, would you believe them? The truth is, sleep and exercise are both essential to the body’s overall health.

Sleep and Exercise

Ashwagandha is a potent plant extract that can be taken for stress support. It grows as a shrub mostly in Africa, the Middle East, India and China, with yellow flowers and red berries that resemble raspberries.

What is ashwagandha and how can it reduce anxiety so you can sleep?

Sweet dreams—or should we say, sweet REM sleep? REM sleep is the phase of sleep associated with quick, darting eye movements, vivid dreaming, memory formation, and emotion processing.

9 Facts About REM Sleep and Why You Need It

Herbs have been used for centuries to promote and support overall health and wellness.

10 Herbs for Sleep and Sleep-Related Struggles

We all feel our best after a good night’s sleep, but catching zzzs might be harder than you think. 

Does melatonin help you sleep?

What is the Circadian Rhythm & 3 Tips to Keep it In Check

Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles that regulate bodily processes like energy levels, hunger, mood, body temperature, and sleep.

Help children fall asleep: dad reading a bedtime story to help his daughter to fall asleep. 

If you’re a parent, you know sleep hygiene is critical, because you know what your kids are like when they don’t get enough sleep.

Sleeping tips for kids

If you feel heavy-eyed when you’re feeling under the weather, it’s not just you.

Why Sleep Is the Best Medicine? How Sleep & the Immune System Work Together

Effects of sleep deprivation: stressed, tired mom 

Everyone knows what it feels like to be sleep deprived—your mind feels a little foggy, little things seem to bother you more than they normally would, and you may even look or feel sick.

The significant health effects of sleep deprivation

Bedtime procrastination - men looking at his phone 

You’ve probably experienced revenge bedtime procrastination without knowing it. 

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Are You a Victim?

15 simple tips to fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed

If you’re a parent, you know sleep hygiene is critical, because you know what your kids are like when they don’t get enough sleep. 

Here at Vicks PURE Zzzs Kidz, we’ve partnered with HealthyChildren.org for “Smart Solutions for Safe and Sound Sleep,” a free webinar for parents.

Watch the Webinar: Smart Solutions for Safe and Sound Sleep with HealthyChildren.Org

Are you lying awake wondering when you will finally get to sleep?

How to fall asleep fast

De-stress and feel rested after a good night sleep 

It’s the middle of the night and you’re exhausted, but you can’t sleep. You’re in a comfortable, sleep-friendly environment, but nagging thoughts are keeping you awake. 