When some toddlers hit a certain age, daytime naps become the enemy. You might feel this is your child’s way of letting you know that they’re ready to stop napping.

With "nap studios" popping up around the country, what was once associated with laziness and cranky toddlers has become cool, says Dr. Philip Gehrman, an assistant professor of psychology at the ...

All children are different, which means they are ready to stop napping at different ages. Most transition out of naps when they are 3–5 years of age, while most stop when they reach 5 years.

Naps aren’t only for toddlers. Approximately 1 in 3 American adults nap, according to the Pew Research Center. Naps come in all shapes and sizes. “Some people take restorative daytime naps in ...

The best nap duration varies from person to person, but experts tend to agree that 20 minutes is ideal. Learn more about how long naps should be in this article.

Despite the benefits behind letting your child cry it out during naps, there’s some debate about the potential for serious long-term effects.

With "nap studios" popping up around the country, what was once associated with laziness and cranky toddlers has become cool, says Dr. Philip Gehrman, an assistant professor of psychology at the ...

With "nap studios" popping up around the country, what was once associated with laziness and cranky toddlers has become cool, says Dr. Philip Gehrman, an assistant professor of psychology at the ...

With "nap studios" popping up around the country, what was once associated with laziness and cranky toddlers has become cool, says Dr. Philip Gehrman, an assistant professor of psychology at the ...