When I was growing up, my mom often said that Mother s Day should be observed 365 days a year. She thought it was important that children treat their mothers with kindness, respect and caring every day. Now that I have been a parent for almost 20 years, I realize that this attitude is as important for mothers as it is for children. There is no doubt that parenting is the most important job we ever do, and, in many ways, the one for which we are the least prepared. Get plenty of rest .
Recent studies show that adults in our society just don t get enough sleep.
The average person needs about eight hours of sleep, yet Americans seem to get by with just under seven hours a night. Research now shows that 15 minutes more sleep each day can extend one s life span by several years. However, over time, this lack of sleep takes a toll on our health and attitudes. Eat well, drink lots of water, exercise . These are tried and true ways to be good to yourself.