Regular naps can also positively impact a child’s mood and behavior. Well-rested kids tend to be less cranky and more cooperative throughout the day. Northwestern Medicine also notes that ...

Toddlers need around 11-14 hours of sleep including naps. Babies typically transition down from two naps to one a day between ...

The findings suggest that, for some people, "short daytime naps may be a part of the puzzle that could help preserve the health of the brain as we get older", said senior author of the study Dr ...