Becoming a Stay-Home Mom

Being a stay-home mom presents its own share of struggles, but it can offer incredible rewards for the parents and kids. Find strength in meeting the challenges of being a stay-home mom and allow yourself to experience joy in the day-to-day aspects of stay-home mothering. Enjoy the special time you have with your children and have confidence that you are doing what is right for your family; it is a decision you are not likely to regret.

"Danny is a constant reminder that [being home with him] is all worth it, " says Flanagan. "I also know that it is our job to raise him to be a responsible, loving adult. This is the best way I can do that … it works for me and I'm seeing the results already in the way he behaves."