Naps improve preschoolers learning skills, study shows 01:21. Naps don't just provide children with much-needed rest: They may aid in learning too. New research shows that children who had a ...

July 14, 2010 (San Antonio, Texas) — More daytime naps are associated with worse performance in vocabulary and auditory span among preschoolers, according to a study presented here at SLEEP 2010 ...

Afternoon nap time is required at many preschools. And according to a new study, a little shut eye can help improve learning. Researchers tested the memory skills of 40 preschoolers, ...