 | from Jen Hubley
My Mom worked outside of the home through most of our childhood, and not totally by choice. Given a winning lottery number, I'm pretty sure she would have stayed home and made our pants and cookies from scratch. However, her going back to work turned out to be a pretty good thing - both for us kids and for her.
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In the Spotlight | How to Deal With Working Mom's Guilt
The toughest part of going back wasn't the scheduling conflicts and the lack of sleep; it was the guilt. This isn't uncommon. In fact, even today, only 10% of moms who work full-time give themselves the highest rating for parenting - a statistic that probably reflects the high standards moms hold themselves to, rather than an actual measure of their parenting skills.
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In fact, I think seeing my Mom juggle her job and her family made me a more responsible kid. I learned to pitch in earlier, and to respect her life outside of the home. And I learned to make a mean peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich, a skill that persists to this day.
| 6 Reasons to Be Glad You're a Working Mom
A friend of mine refers to her commute as her "Me Time." Which, while hardly a spa holiday, makes sense. Working Moms get some time alone, even if they have to spend it in the presence of other tired traveling mommies.
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