Mothers need time-outs, too : it's good to be a little selfish : it actually makes you a better mother
INITIAL_TITLE_SRCH:
Mothers need time-outs, too : it's good to be a little selfish : it actually makes you a better mother
AUTHOR:
Callahan, Susan
Nolen, Anne
Schumann, Katrin
ISBN:
9780071508070
PUBLICATION_INFO:
New York [etc.] : McGraw-Hill, 2008
PHYSICAL_DESC:
xviii, 270 p. ; 21 cm
GENERAL_NOTE:
Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS:
Contents: The attitude shift : from trying to be perfect to taking time-outs -- The power of self-awareness : from losing yourself in motherhood to understanding who you are today -- The importance of the here and now : from constant preoccupation to appreciating the moment -- The value of downtime : from living in constant motion to hearing your own voice in the silence -- The loving link with your partner : from living side by side to integrating your life together -- The need to reach out : from motherhood in isolation to creating and providing a support network -- The significance of self care : from never putting yourself first to taking care of your whole self -- The power of less : from living a frenzied life to gaining greater control -- It’s supposed to be fun! : from being a good girl to breaking a few rules.
SUBJECT:
| Mothers -- Psychology -- Miscellanea |
| Mothers -- Conduct of life -- Miscellanea |
| Self-help techniques |
| Relaxation |
| Pleasure |