For mothers with children at school, there are very different challenges on the horizon.

They are often thinking of going back to work and questioning what they want out of life. Children are more demanding too, asking questions, testing boundaries and beginning to define themselves as separate from their parents.

Sarah Napthali explores the distinct issues arising from this phase of motherhood and how Buddhism can play a role in providing answers and direction.

Sarah Napthali is the author of the bestselling Buddhism for Mothers and Buddhism for Mothers with Lingering Questions. She lives in Sydney.