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Snuggle up! Most children require some daytime ZZZs at least through preschool — even if they fight it with all of their lil might. Here are some tips to help lil ones settle down for a snooze — or at least some quiet time — even in the classroom. Maintain a consistent nap time. If your tot's classroom has scheduled nap time for 1 p.m., stick to the same schedule at home — and that Read more
It takes a village! Psychobabble asks our readers for some nap time help in The Mommy Club group. I am the mother of a 2.5 month old son who is having some issues with napping. When my son hit three weeks, he experienced a nasty case of colic. The only remedy to comfort him was to wear him in a Moby wrap all day. Now at 2.5 months he will only nap during the day while carried in the Moby Read more
I hated it when my preschool and kindergarten teacher cued us to take out our nap mats — why nap when there was coloring to be done? Before I blame them for ruining my chance at becoming the next Picasso, it looks like they might have been on to something: a new study suggests that an afternoon nap might make you smarter. Pitting nappers against non-nappers, researchers gave a group of 39 Read more
A new survey says that one in three adults say they nap on a typical day. — NY Times According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, old white men are the first to get laid off. — USA Today A baby taken from her murdered mother's womb has been found alive. — Boston Globe Four US senators have proposed a bill that would nationally ban texting while driving. — CNN During a meeting among Read more
Your lack of sleep could be affecting your performance at the gym... The amount of sleep a person gets affects his or her physical health, emotional well-being, mental abilities, productivity and now performance too. Studies have associated lack of sleep with serious health problems such as an increased risk of depression, obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. According to new Read more
For some of us, the kitchen is a frightening place filled with sharp objects, alien ingredients, and hot surfaces. But for cats? It's a jungle gym of exploration. There are things to play with, sit on, hide in, nibble on, and nap in. If you have a surface, appliance, utensil, or container, your cat will find a novel use for it. Take a look at our favorite cats getting comfy in the kitchen. Read more
Swaddlers and sleep sacks do double duty: not only do they make babe look oh-so-adorable, but they also help regulate his temperature for a comfortable and cozy sleep. With Spring peeking at us from behind clouds, celebrate the season by wrapping up your sleeping beauty in these swaddlers and nap sacks! Read more
This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry — it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain! Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the Read more
I was never much into napping, because I usually sleep enough at night. That is until I became pregnant. Now I can't help lying down for 20 minutes in the afternoon a couple times a week. If even you're not preggers, there are a couple of reasons to take a siesta: napping in the afternoon can improve your memory and snoozing three times a week has been found to be good for your ticker. Read more
The crib is the centerpiece of a lil one's nursery, or is it? According to the Montessori educational philosophy, a mattress placed directly on the floor (of a child-safe room) is the ideal place for a lil one to sleep — the thought being that once the tot can crawl, he can play with the items in his room — meaning the crib has no place in the nursery. One mama is sharing her adventures in Read more
