Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too

Being a little selfish is the key to finding greater happiness as a mother. All mothers needs guilt-free time to relax, reflect, and reconnect with the independent selves they've neglected since becoming parents. Written by moms, for moms, Mother Need Time-Outs, Too will help you create a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life for you and your family. The authors draw on their own extensive experience and that of hundreds of women from around the world, and they bring to light a variety of helpful resources--from cutting-edge studies to Eastern philosophies--to create this innovative, inspiring, and easy-to-use guide. "What a powerful book! As a general practitioner, I know that mothers who don't take care of themselves do their families more harm than good. This book offers thoughtful and groundbreaking new ideas on how to thrive during this stage of life, not just survive. It will help mothers everywhere be healthier and happier women." -- DR. RICHARD DUPEE, contributing doctor to "Today" "For today's mothers, who are often swimming in--and sometimes drowning in--a vast sea of demands and responsibilities, this book is a life raft. With a light touch and wonderful down-to-earth practicality, Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too gives a wealth of tips and tools, ideas and inspiration to help even the busiest of busy moms find both more balance and more joy."--ABBY SEIXAS, author of Finding the Deep River Within Motherhood is one of the most rewarding experiences life has to offer. It's also one of the most demanding. We all want to do the very best job possible, but you don't have to be a perfect mother to be a great mother. Trying to be all things to all people can leave us exhausted! Mother Need Time-Outs, Too dares to defy the status quo by showing that a little selfishness can actually be a good thing for you and your family. Filled with the collective wisdom of mothers from all walks of life and all over the globe, women who work inside the home and out, this book shows how making time for yourself will help you find balance and joy in the chaos of everyday life. You'll learn how to: Live a more deliberate, purposeful, and satisfying life Say goodbye to the constant guilt of not measuring up by embracing your personal mothering style Enjoy your children more and feel close to your friends and family again The authors reveal their own unvarnished turning points, share stories they've gathered from hundreds of women, and present eye-opening research to show how a little selfishness can bring a whole new sense of purpose and energy to stressed-out modern mothers. Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too rejects the notion that the best mother is a selfless mother, and it uses real-life stories and mom-tested tips to demonstrate how taking time-outs will transform your life. Not only will it restore your sense of self, but it will also help you engage with your family as a more dynamic, connected, and fulfilled parent. Practical and inspiring, this book will launch you on a voyage of discovery that will take you back to yourself. It will help you become the best mother you can be by becoming the best woman you can be.Callahan, Susan is the author of 'Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too' with ISBN 9780071508070 and ISBN 0071508074.