Me time: Moms with cool hobbies

Shannon Ward lives in Canada and took up surfing at the age of 34 after having her son.

“Surfing is the perfect hobby for me because it is a great workout but is also incredibly stress-relieving. In order to surf, you must be able to live in the moment, and that means shedding all your worries for a while. It is also important to me to be in touch with nature. Every time I come out of the water, no matter if it was a bad surf session or good, I am a better person. This makes me a better mom too. I believe that having children is the best reason to pursue your passions because it sets a great example for them to not be afraid to live their dreams and to do whatever it takes to make them come true.”