Although it may be difficult to get your little one to settle down for
a nap, doing so may provider her with benefits beyond rest.
Because sleep is a major requirement for young children, daily naps are
usually necessary for children to get adequate amounts of rest.
However, a recent study shows that daytime naps may also help reduce
hyperactivity, anxiety and depressions in children.
In the study, 62 children were examined and categorized as either
napping of non-napping children.
Research found that those children who did not participate in daytime
naps had higher levels of anxiety, hyperactivity and depression than
the children who did take naps.
An additional benefit?
Daytime naps give parents the opportunity to unwind and relax.
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