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New Study Suggests Naps Help Teens' School Performance

Napping Teen

Giving them a midday break could help them in school.

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Every parent knows that babies and toddlers need a midday nap. The consequences of zero nap-time can be catastrophic—think tantrums and tears. But do those emotional breakdowns go away as children age? As kids become teenagers, aren't?

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