To many parents struggling with wakeful kids, melatonin seems like a godsend. But some experts warn that it may not be as safe or effective as it seems, reports Philly.com.

“I think we get a false sense of security thinking something is ‘natural’ or ‘over-the-counter,’ ” said psychologist Jodi Mindell, associate director of the Sleep Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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