What is a Good Nap?

About this episode

In this episode, Kimberly Hawley discusses common myths about naps and what truly makes a good nap for babies and toddlers.

There are lots of rules shared about what makes a nap a good nap. Most of them aren’t true, or aren’t true as absolutes. In this episode, I’m busting some nap myths and sharing some thoughts around what makes a good nap for your baby or toddler. Connect with Kim Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc Facebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc Learn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/

People in this episode

Host: Kimberly Hawley

Topics covered

• naps
• parenting
• myths
• baby sleep
• toddler sleep

Keywords

• nap myths
• good nap
• baby sleep
• toddler sleep
• parenting advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Intuitive Parenting DC, Instagram, Facebook

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