Mid-day naps for kids linked to many positive outcomes
Mid-day naps for kids linked to many positive outcomes
- June 17, 2019
- Sara Mednick, cog sci, in Sleep Review, June 17, 2019
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Ask just about any parent whether napping has benefits and you’ll likely hear a resounding “yes,” particularly for the child’s mood, energy levels, and school performance. New research from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California, Irvine, published in the journal SLEEP backs up that parental insight.
For the full story, please visit http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/2019/06/mid-day-naps-positive-outcomes/.
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