Parent to Parent: Time-Outs for Moms

Katrin Schumann, Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too
"We're all trying to do too much and I think that it's especially difficult for mothers because they really are trying to be everything to everyone."

Anne Nolen of Dover and Katrin Schumann of Dedham, both mothers, say they have found a simple solution to the stresses of motherhood.

Anne Nolen/Author, Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too: "Push the pause button. You don't need to be on that treadmill 24-7, and take a time-out for yourself."

They emphasize mom's shouldn't feel guilty about setting aside alone time.

Katrin Schumann, Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too
"If you keep up your own life, then you can be a better mom for your kids. You're more patient and you can live in the here and now with them, you have more energy with them. It's not really about you and your husband going off and getting a fancy dinner, or going on a vacation, or something like that. This is really about small every day things."

For Anne, simply taking a walk is enough to help her feel re-charged, and both women agree, a happy mom is the best mom.

Katrin Schumann, Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too
"Mothers have to make a commitment to their own health and happiness. This is a long, long journey, we're in it for the rest of our lives, and I think mothers need to find a way to step back and not always give of themselves 110 percent."

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