Chris Waits via FlickrDon't bring your iPad to bed with you if you value your sleep.
Researchers at the National Academy of
The result? People reported feeling less tired, and took longer to fall asleep. They were also more tired the next day.
The researchers advise reaching for a book instead. A non-illuminated electronic reader like the original Kindle might also work.
The study involved 12 healthy young adults. It doesn't say whether any of these young adults were old enough to have small children of their own, but such circumstances would make any discussion of a full night's sleep moot, so we're guessing probably not.