Maintain memberships in professional associations and attend meetings whenever possible
Maintain subscriptions to professional journals, e-zines and keep up with the news in your field
Volunteer in the community or at your children's school to give you structure and something to put on your resume when you return to work
Continue to attend networking events in your field whenever possible
Attend workshops and classes to keep your skills and knowledge up to date
Maintain professional relationships: have lunch or coffee occasionally and keep in touch with former co-workers