More Than a Mom Living a Full And Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs

Solid, practical advice on how to cope with the many personal challenges mothers of children with disabilities face at home, at work, and within themselves. A ?how to? guide for living a balanced, fulfilling life with advice from moms who have been there ? this includes the authors? experiences and insights, and tips from more than 500 other moms of kids with special needs throughout North America. Jam-packed with useful steps you can take to make your life more manageable, and ultimately more fulfilling. Topics covered include: Staying healthy both physically and emotionally Nurturing interests and goals Being a stepparent Maintaining your marriage Keeping friendships Staying organized Seeking flexible work options Changing careers or starting a business Rejoining the workforce Finding specialized childcare Advocating for your childBaskin, Amy is the author of 'More Than a Mom Living a Full And Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs', published 2006 under ISBN 9781890627515 and ISBN 1890627518.