Kids who have a midday nap are more intelligent
We have read that sleep is essential for normal brain functioning, decision making and to relieve stress. Eight hours of sleep or more has been recommended for children to promote well-being.
A recent study published in sleep looked at over 3000 children aged 9 to 12 years old who napped for 30 to 60 minutes at least 3 days a week. They found that the children who have midday naps were overall happier, had more self-control and grit with better behaviors, higher verbal IQ and better academic performance.
So, in effect kids who have midday naps are more intelligent than those kids who do not nap.
The researchers suggest a need for large-scale interventions to determine further effects.
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