The conundrum of motherhood in the United States (U.S.) is growing. Well, conundrum may be the wrong word. Yes…definitely the wrong word. However, if you’re a woman in the professional world, that word meaning “a confusing and difficult problem or question” might be apropos. Sadly, as much as motherhood should be celebrated for the woman [...]
Mommy Wars: Put-downs Abound on How You’re Raising Your Own Children
February 7, 2013 | Posted by
When a new mom friend told Andrea P. that she was “really disappointed” in her choice of stroller and that her non-regimented potty-training method would never work, the Seattle mother of two knew it was time to distance herself. “She had an opinion on everything I did, and everything was wrong — from when my [...]
New Study Suggests Some Moms OK With Being CEO of Home
January 18, 2013 | Posted by
When mom is the boss at home, she may have a harder time being the boss at work. New research suggests that women, but not men, become less interested in pursuing workplace power when they view that they are in control of decision-making in the home. This shift in thinking affects career choices without women [...]
As Hollywood Exploits Pregnant Moms, U.S. Is One of Worst Developed Countries to be Working Mom
May 19, 2012 | Posted by
Popular media is currently obsessed with pregnancy, childbirth, infancy and the early wonder years. The Time magazine cover featuring a slim, blonde and beautiful California stay-at-home mom nursing her strapping three-year-old son is a shock and awe marketing tactic designed to provoke and startle and stop us in our tracks. It worked. Maternity American style [...]
