The Joy in the Day

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amy g: We lose sight of the joy in those really small moments tha happen, and we lament what we didn't do. I loved the line in the book about having a proud, engaged mother be more important than a big back yard. It is hard the day to day responsibilities of loving your job, wanting to be successful in your career, in your work,. wanting to be present for your family and be an active and engaged parent if you have a partner. And that's what we need to help women do, is change the story we're telling ourselves," she says.

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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