| Being an at home parent may be the best job you'll | | | | few minutes for you can really help. Then you can |
| ever get, but it's HARD. You're on call 24/7, and when | | | | take advantage of the time to get things done with a |
| you go on vacation, you still have the same | | | | clear head. |
| responsibilities. And if you have a home business or | | | | Make sure your expectations and those of your family |
| work at home job, life can be even more challenging. | | | | are realistic. If you're running a home business or have |
| The first step to coping with burnout is preventing it in | | | | a work at home job, you can't be expected to keep |
| the first place. Don't overfill your schedule with activities | | | | as perfect a house as a mother who does not. Pick a |
| for the kids or yourself. Take a little time for yourself | | | | day to do the laundry, the vacuuming and other |
| every day. You don't need to be alone, but you do | | | | housework that doesn't need to be done on a daily |
| need to relax a little. Whether this may be during the | | | | basis and leave it until then |
| kids' naps or when they're in school, even taking just a | | | | |