The dominant culture assigns a higher value to work outside the home than to mothering, leaving women torn when it comes to how best to have both. It’s not uncommon for mothers to feel confused about priorities, how to manage time away from their children, and even how to make their children proud. This is completely understandable, but it’s important to keep the early years out of this thought process. Little ones just want their mothers’ presence. They don’t care about her résumé.
