Mother Load : How to Meet Your Own Needs While Caring for Your Family

Motherhood is an intense, round-the-clock job that does not come with scheduled breaks. But to stay healthy and happy, moms need friendships, laughter, solitude, and spiritual renewal. How can you meet these needs while juggling your family responsibilities? Mary Byers, the mother of two lively young kids, shares how to take advantage of small pockets of time to-: rest and refuel, establish personal space, develop and maintain friendships, care for your physical well-being, creatively stay sane in the midst of mothering.

Mary M. Byers is a professional speaker and free-lance writer