Melissa Stanton: Stay-at-Home Motherhood

Being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) in today's world is filled with challenges and expectations that you have time to "do it all." Read what advice Melissa has for you!

Melissa Stanton

Melissa Stanton is a mother of three (including twins) and the author of The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide: Field-tested strategies for staying smart, sane, and connected while caring for your kids (Seal Press/Perseus Books). A former senior editor at LIFE and People magazines, Melissa does not sugarcoat, sentimentalize, or reduce to slapstick the realities of stay-at-home motherhood. "Stay-at-home moms are often told how lucky they are "not to work,'" says Melissa. "But stay-at-home motherhood, especially when it involves small children, is nothing but work!" Through her book, articles, blog and appearances, Melissa helps new and veteran stay-at-home moms survive -- and enjoy -- their stay-at-home careers.