How to Sneak in Naps as a Parent

You need a napbut youre a parent!

You just have to be stealthy about it.

Here are some sneaky ways to sneak in that nap youre so desperate for.

Use those moments to unplug and take a nap.

Snooze in the dentists chair while getting a cleaning.

Close your eyes as a stylist washes your hair.

Be like my friend Dorothy and doze off while getting an oil change.

If youre lucky enough to have a work commute that doesnt involve driving,sleep,for goodness sake.

Its multitasking at its finest.

The Soccer Game Nap

Does your kid have a long morning of soccer games?

Her entire existence said: I am showing up for my kid.

But Im not gonna pretend Im not exhausted about it.

Set up a tent with some blankets and pillows inside.

Then, at various intervals, peek your head out to give your kid a thumbs up or hug.

Hed be asleep while their child played with toys inside her safely barricaded quarters.

Parents usually hire babysitters for date nights and special events.

But what event can be more special than a blissful nap?

In other countries, though, rest rules.

Parents can take a nap instead of engaging in another conversation about picky eating, and theres no judgment.

Other moms and dads will look at you and think,Wow, you mean I can do that?

When my friend Kristens daughter was little, they played the sleepover game.

Dont waste those precious minutes checking Facebook.

Theres not much to explain with this one.

When you have kids,sleep is suddenly used as currencybetween partners.

Dont let it become a source of tension and jealousy.

Figure out ways forbothof you to take naps.

Know that once the other person wakes up a little more refreshed, everyone will be happier.

And lookbedtime is just around the corner.