Your brain even goes into pruning mode during a short catnap of 10 — 20 minutes, which is why a short,
daily afternoon nap is so helpful.
Particularly without the comfort of (what became my)
daily afternoon nap to ease the blow.
That being said, I have worked with many 3 - 3 1/2 year olds who successfully give up
their daily afternoon nap (these children are sleeping through the night).
Not exact matches
Afternoon napping has been suggested by many and seems to align well with humans» natural circadian rhythms, but if your customers or your kids make that option untenable, are their other possibilities for dealing with your
daily energy rollercoaster?
Four year olds need eleven and a half hours at night, and most no longer
nap daily, although they do need about forty - five minutes of quiet time each
afternoon and possibly an occasional
nap.
Prior to the first birthday, babies usually
nap twice
daily in the morning and
afternoon.