ME-TIME FOR MOMS (cont'd)

Dad often holds the key to maintaining Mom’s sanity. "I know one family where the father had Mondays off," Kendra says. "He stayed home with the children that day and did the schooling, and the mom did whatever she wanted to for the entire day. I know most men can't do that," she admits, "but even just part of that day would be great."

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It’s tough to be a good mom or dad when you’re so wiped out, you have nothing to give to your family. What are some things you do to recharge your batteries and rejuvenate your love of at-home parenting?

Write Cheryl at homebodies@comcast.net, and we’ll share some ideas in an upcoming issue of Homebodies.

Cheryl Gochnauer is the author of "So You Want to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom" and "Stay-at-Home Handbook", both of which are available in libraries, bookstores and online. You can contact her at homebodies@comcast.net.