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10.) Work on your resume. Keep track of all your accomplishments during the years you are taking care of your children and quantify your results whenever possible. Do not assume that your work will not be valued by the business community because it was done on a volunteer basis. Hiring managers look for candidates who can solve their problems and make or save money for their company. For example, if you organized the school’s annual fair, write out a statement explaining your role and quantify what you did, such as, "Generated $25,000 in school funds by organizing a community building event for 800 families." Use your volunteer activities as a way to showcase your ability to lead, persuade and organize.

As mothers, we spend a great deal of time nurturing our children’s passions and developing their unique skills and attributes. We become so immersed in the amazing process of watching our children grow, that we often forget that we still need to plant professional seeds now so that our careers can blossom in the future. Build your network now and you will enjoy the benefits when you are ready to renew your job search.