Sleep researchers study value of preschool naps
Friday, September 14, 2012 - 20:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Parents may feel it's clear that missing a nap means their young children will be grumpy and out-of-sorts, but scientists who study sleep say almost nothing is known about how daytime sleep affects children's coping skills and learning. Now researchers hope to significantly advance knowledge about how napping and sleep affect memory, behavior and emotions in preschoolers.