Around age 3, toddlers realize they have choices, including whether or not to sleep. Spoiler: They often choose "not." Here's ...

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Work, social plans, kids, pets and doom-scrolling are some ... which is many people may take a little nap right after lunch," says Dasgupta. This "dip" in our rhythm, or afternoon slump, is ...