You finally have the children down for a nap. Now it’s work time! Wait a minute? Weren’t all those diaper changes, meals, hugs and cleanups work? And what about the mopping, the laundry, the dishes and the spilled juice?

Today’s mothers almost have to be supermom – but that will lead to early burnout, which isn’t good for anyone. The next time your child takes a nap, don’t feel you have to begin cleanup while they sleep. Take that time and actually sit! Read a book, knit, nap, maybe even watch a TV show! You have to realize that rest and relaxation is a must if you plan to make it through the day. Can this happen every day? Probably not. But you should make a promise to yourself to do this at least once a week. Use naptime as relax time for you, and see how much better you feel!

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