Working Moms: 6 Tips for Success

1. Absolve yourself of “mommy guilt.” You are doing the best that you can.
2. Remember that a desire for a career does not make you a bad mother, nor does a desire for work/life balance make you a bad employee.
3. Be proactive and creative. Many supervisors are open to considering creative solutions when they are presented, but will not be so conscious as to offer them unasked.
4. If you have a partner, ask that partner for help and unconditional love and support.
5. Find a community of mothers who also work outside the home. So much mom support is based on the stay-at-home crowd, and while some of our issues are the same, some are very different.
6. Remember that raising children only comes once in a lifetime.

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Making Work, Work For You!

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Making Work, Work For You!

Session Description: An open discussion for Higher Ed moms who are on a quest to balance a professional career and raise happy, healthy children. Expectant moms, new moms and experienced moms will be able to network, discuss motherhood, the challenges involved in balancing motherhood with a career, and share tips about what works and what doesn't!

The Keys for Working Moms

• Raising children only comes once in a lifetime.

• Be proactive and creative. Many supervisors are open to considering creative solutions when they are presented, but will not be so conscious as to offer them unasked.

• Absolve yourself of “mommy guilt.” You are doing the best that you can.

 • A desire for a career does not make you a bad mother, nor does a desire for work/life balance make you a bad employee.

• If you have a partner, ask them for their help and unconditional support.

• Find a community of mothers who also work outside the home. So much mom support is based on the stay-at-home crowd, and while some of our issues are the same, some are very different.

• Even if support and a listening ear is all this community can offer, it can be helpful to know that other women are experiencing the very same issues that you are.