The Happiest Moments of the Day

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i've noticed that when i pick her up from day care, it is like such a happy moment for me. And then we come home, and we have about two hours, so it's not much, but those two hours, i make a point not to have my phone in front of me. I value that time so much. When i've had a good day at work, i often think i've been able to kind of accomplish, to edit that article or do something with clare. Often those positive moments do get overrun by, you know, the illnesses. So i've been trying to kind of note the positive moments more when i can. Ye yes. It really helped

You’ve heard the story: Motherhood and work are at odds, and women who pursue both have to make endless trade-offs and compromises. And yet, lots of women go for it, with great results for themselves, their families, and their careers. In fact, research suggests that parenting can enrich our careers, and vice versa.

Professors Danna Greenberg and Jamie Ladge talk about the benefits of being a working mom. They share advice around setting expectations, finding child care, asking for help, and advocating for ourselves as kids get older. Then, our fellow HBR editor Erica Truxler checks in with a listener about returning to work after parental leave.

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