A Mother's Place: Choosing Work and Family Without Guilt or Blame

this book is a gem. a bit outdated but a true working mother's defense against the stereotypes that still exist around whether it's truly okay to leave your little one/s with someone else. and whether it's okay to pursue work AND family without messing up your kids. she goes head to head with the big child development gurus who haunt any well read mother - those that emphasize the VITAL importance of mommy time during most stages of kids growing up. she counters their theories with other ones that are empowering like - your kids see a great role model, your kids get high quality time when they're with you, your kids learn how to adjust to different care environments and learn how to handle life independently. i am now getting this book for my sister, career woman and devoted first time mom, who is tormented about her decision to go back to work as her baby turns 3 months. bottom line, this book says, in quantifiable and reassuring terms, that it's not only OKAY to balance work and children, it might actually be beneficial - for the child's development and for you. highly recommended.