A nap can be a beautiful thing. It can perk you up, make brain fog fade and, according to recent research, it can even fend off colds and improve your cardiovascular health.

When one baby takes a 90-minute snooze and the other pops up after 40, nap time can feel like a game of whack-a-mole. These ...

If you're a fan of an afternoon snooze but sometimes wake up feeling even groggier, you might be wondering how long a nap should be to actually help revive you. A nap can be really good for you if you ...

Kimmy Middleton, a daycare teacher in Georgia, has strong feelings about nap time. A daycare teacher says her nap time rule doesn’t please all parents. “Sometimes a parent will say, ‘I don’t want you ...

Anyone who has cared for toddlers knows many mysteries lurk in the 2- and 3-year-old brain. One of the biggest mysteries concerns their sleep. Missouri State law requires day cares give toddlers a two ...

Don't underestimate the power of a good nap! As adults we know the benefits of taking a mid-afternoon nap so for babies and toddlers, a daytime nap is essential for healthy growth and development. A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Stansbury is a San Diego-based travel and parenting writer. Aug 02, 2025, 01:27pm EDT Aug 02, 2025, 01:35pm EDT Around 40 ...