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- You're #1
- Prioritize for Productivity
- Smart Solutions for Mornings and Afternoons
- Slow and Steady Wins the Race
- Plan for Short, Medium, and Long Naps
- Get Some Rest. Yes—That Means You
- Daydreams and Delusions
Plan for Short, Medium, and Long Naps
Not all naps are created equal. When time is short, spend your energy strategizing according to the amount of time you have, says Pantley. "If your child's nap is short I'd suggest using this time to create a to-do list for the day/week/month. That's one thing that can keep you grounded and more peaceful all the rest of the day."
If naptime is a little longer, tackle the things that are hard to do with little ones underfoot. Says Pantley, "Save tasks you can do with a little 'helper' for when your child is awake."
What do real moms do? Here are some suggestions based on nap length:
30 Minutes
- Take a catnap
- Eat
- Shower
- Prep dinner
- Flip through a magazine
- Clean one room
- Turn on the DVR or iTunes for your favorite show—fast
1 hour
- Make dinner
- Read a good book
- Nap
- Clean one floor of the house
- Catch up on email
- Prepare baby food
- Shower and your wash hair
- Call a friend
2 hours
- Focus on time for yourself: take a bath, start a personal project
- Pay bills
- Update the family blog
- Laundry
- Clean the house
- Workout with an exercise DVD