Inconsistent bedtime schedule linked to behavior issues in children

Children who had an irregular bedtime schedule were more likely to have behavioral issues than those with a more consistent schedule, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics. The longer children were following inconsistent bedtimes, the greater the severity of behavioral problems. However, researchers said that 3- to 5-year-olds who went from having an irregular bedtime to a regular one by age 7 had significant improvements in behavior. Reuters (10/14), The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/Well blog (10/14)  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/14/regular-bedtimes-tied-to-better-behavior/?_r=0