There are 168 hours in a week. This book is about where the time really goes, and how we can all use it better. It's an unquestioned truth of modern life: we are starved for time. With the rise of two-income families, extreme jobs, and 24/7 connectivity, life is so frenzied we can barely find time to breathe. We tell ourselves we'd like to read more, get to the gym regularly, try new hobbies, and accomplish all kinds of goals. But then we give up...

"Have you ever wondered how long sunscreen is good for? Will you regret it tomorrow if you toss all your flower vases? How many bath towels do you need to keep in case you have company? Does Worcestershire sauce go bad? Is it worth hanging on to the boxes all your plates and glasses came in? And exactly how long do you need to hang onto those bank statements?"--

"Can working parents in America--or anywhere--ever find true leisure time? According to the Leisure Studies Department at the University of Iowa, true leisure is "that place in which we realize our humanity." If that's true, argues Brigid Schulte, then we're doing dangerously little realizing of our humanity. In Overwhelmed, Schulte, a staff writer for The Washington Post, asks: Are our brains, our partners, our culture, and our bosses making it impossible...

Mama Bear tries to hustle her cub through the day's activities and errands, but Bella Bear insists on going her own pace and showing Mama the value in taking her time.