News — napping

My family and I recently completed a whirlwind tour of Ireland. Ten nights in six different places, traveling by car all across the Emerald Isle. It was a wonderful vacation with plenty of experiences and memories, from the streets of Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher and back. There were many highlights, like having a pint at the Guinness factory, hiking the Connemara trails, marveling at the coasts of Dingle, and relaxing on Kilkenny’s medieval grounds.   Traveling with two young kids can be a daunting task, however. As we planned the trip, my spouse and I wondered how we...

  Good rest doesn’t just happen at night! As adults, we often forget that some solid shuteye during the day can do just as much good as hitting our snooze button a few extra times in the morning (if not more!). Studies show that there are many benefits to adding a nap to your schedule, even past adolescence.  Improve Your Mood Naps are a serious mood booster! According to the National Sleep Foundation, napping can improve your mood, alertness, and overall performance (“Napping”, Sleep Foundation). Just taking ten minutes a day to rest can leave you feeling more cheerful and...