When do kids stop needing an afternoon nap? My DD is 25 months and everyday it is a struggle to get her to nap. She wants a million books read, then she wants me to rub her back, then she wants me to lay down with her. I end up leaving the room and listening to her cry for almost an hour while I TRY to get stuff done. Most of the time she eventually does fall asleep, but she puts up a very good fight first. Help!