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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Almost two-thirds of parents had a bedtime routine for their young infant. Babies and parents slept better and ...

NEW YORK -- Nap time can be a battleground pitting parents against their groggy, defiant children. But a little planning can help parents establish a nap routine, says Cynthia MacGregor, author of ...

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 ...

I'm sharing the exact steps I use for my 13-month-old’s daily nap time routine. From using familiar phrases to setting up a cozy environment and keeping things consistent, these little rituals really ...

Depending on your baby’s age, they need 2-4 hours of daytime sleep, on average. And, at naptime, a baby’s sleep cycle is around 30-45 minutes long. If your baby can’t go into another sleep cycle, this ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. After lunch, many moms and dads dim the lights, lower the shades and lay down their children for an afternoon nap. It's a welcome ...

Do you shower or brush your teeth before you go to bed? Most of us have some type of routine before we go to sleep such as putting on pajamas and brushing your teeth. If you skip these steps, you ...

A regular nap can make your afternoon more productive. Fizkes/Dreamstime/TNS DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am retired, and although I generally enjoy less hectic days now, I keep busy. Part of my routine ...

A daycare teacher says her nap time rule doesn’t please all parents. “Sometimes a parent will say, ‘I don’t want you to put my kid down for a nap’ but we can’t not because of state regulations,” Kimmy ...