This article provides an overview of pediatric sleep disturbances with emphases on types and treatments. Relationships between sleep disorders and comorbid conditions function to exacerbate and maintain both disorders. An estimated 20% of teenagers experience chronic partial sleep deprivation, resulting in problems with memory, attention, and behavior control. Treatment of choice for chronic partial sleep deprivation involves a comprehensive approach to regularizing the adolescent's sleep-wake schedule. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) calls into question the validity of upward trends in prescribing for children and adolescents who report sleep problems. The AAP has issued a consensus statement on prescribing hypnotics to children and adolescents, arguing that further clinical trials are necessary to determine appropriate pediatric dosages. The AAP recommends that pediatricians educate families about good sleep practices and behavioral interventions.