There’s helpful news -and possibly inspiration-available to women who are trying to juggle the roles of individual, wife and mother.
A new book, described as a household handbook like no other, is said to offer a blend of encouraging chats and step-by-step game plans that address everything from phasing out clutter to revitalizing a marriage.
The book, “Woman First, Family Always” by Kathryn Sansone (Meredith Books, $24.95), is built on the principle that no woman can care for her family unless she cares for herself.
“You are important as a woman and an individual, not simply as a mother and wife. During 18 years of marriage, with children, I’ve learned that if a woman gives up an aspect of herself-either the woman in her, the mother or the wife-the other two facets will suffer,” said Sansone.
In each section, she provides gentle reflections and eye-opening techniques for keeping the peace, maintaining order, and bringing more fun into a family’s routine.
The book also offers tips on coping and thriving within three roles:
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