a rested mother is a happy mother.

This is one of my mantras.  For mothers of all ages.  I feel compelled to say it again because I had the privilege of being with my daughter following the birth of her first daughter.  One of my most important tasks was to remind her of the classic advice for new mothers: Sleep when your baby sleeps.

Nothing helps one handle the stresses of life like a good night's sleep or a good nap. Period.