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[quote=Anonymous]I've been a stay at home mom for 11 years (three kids) and this is the first year my kids have been in full time school. I very much enjoy my life and keep myself busy.

That being said, I will warn you of one little catch which is that at least half of my SAHM friends went back to work once their youngest was in full time school, for financial reasons mostly.  I still have my friends to get together with for workouts or lunches, etc, but it isn't as social as it was when our kids were younger and we had playgroups and met up at the playground etc.  That phase of my life was much more socially engaging than my career ever was (small office at a nonprofit).

At least in my area, there are fewer SAHMs to connect with when your kids are school age vs. pre-k, so you'll need to find your network.  Maybe that isn't other moms at all - maybe you'll want to find a hobby, or a running group, hit the dog park, etc. But social connection is important for mental wellbeing and that aspect of it gets harder as a SAHM of older children.[/quote]

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