Nap Time

As a parent your day revolves around nap time.  When your child is an infant, there are more naps though the timing is unpredictable.  As your child grows they sleep on a more predictable schedule - a full night sleep and one or two naps during the day.  You do not realize how much you need your child to nap as much as they need it.  When your child is tired and cranky they become extremely difficult if not impossible to deal with.  That is why naps are so important - so they can rest and recharge.  But as a parent, you need a bit of a recharge too.  Our children are full of energy and wear us down running around.  But even 15 or 20 minutes to sit and enjoy the quiet makes a world of difference.  You may not always be able to actually sit and relax, but that brief respite allows you to settle down for a few.  Our children's nap is as important to them as it is to us.  We all enjoy the time.