5 ways afternoon nap can be good for your kid

By Editorial Team Published on: June 1, 2019 3:31 pm

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Did you know that if your kid takes a nap in the afternoon, it can increase his school performance? Yes, a recent study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania. The study accounted for 3,000 children who took a nap in the noon. These kids reported less behavioural issues and better academic performance among other benefits. But apart from this, there are other various health benefits of taking a nap in the middle of the day. If your kid can instil this habit in his routine, he can reduce his chances of developing hypertension, lift his mood, so on and so forth. Also, naps can enhance your little one’s creativeness along with boosting his concentration levels significantly. Here, we tell you about the various benefits of napping during the afternoon.

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Increases creativity: Before your kid goes to learn a new activity or even for a language class, ensure that he gets nap before attending that class. Brains of habitual nappers noted better motor learning as compared to those who do not take naps, says a study published in the journal Biological Physiology.

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