More Than a Mom - Living a Full and Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs (Paperback)

This book offers solid, practical advice on how to cope with the many personal challenges mothers of children with disabilities face at home, at work, and within themselves. A how to guide for living a balanced, fulfilling life with advice from moms who have been there - this includes the authors' experiences and insights, and tips from dozens of other moms of kids with special needs who filled out the authors' questionnaire. It is jam-packed with useful steps you can take to make your life more manageable, and ultimately more fulfilling. The book addresses 2 main concerns: Taking Care of Yourself (at home physically, emotionally, practically, spiritually/psychically); Taking Care of Business. It is of interest to mothers of children with developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, etc.) or chronic health concerns.