With busy days and often too short nights, naps, long seen as a "child's little pleasure", play an essential role in our daily well-being. Don't panic, naps won't disrupt your nighttime sleep, ...

If you’re going to take a nap, the experts recommend keeping it relatively short—about 20 to 30 minutes. That’s because it’s ...

It’s an hour or two after lunch, and you’re fading fast. You’d love nothing more than to snuggle under the covers and take a long, deep sleep, but you’ve got to be awake, alert and on fire for a 4 p.m ...

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 ...

Getting enough sleep is easier said than done — that's where napping comes in handy. Whether you're looking to catch up on rest after a sleepless night or relax in the afternoon, napping is an ...

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 ...