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Putting Ourselves First

by Rene Syler (Subscribe to Rene Syler's posts) Jan 14th 2009 4:00PM

Categories: Just For Moms, Health & Safety

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ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.

How often do you put yourself first?

Never - there just isn't time.Occasionally - when I can get away from everything else.Regularly - I have a standing night out without the family.Only when I have to.

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