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Guilt-it's a bit like your pelvic floor-until motherhood you don't really give it too much attention. And then bang! You become aware very quickly of its existence and the struggle to keep it under control.
So why are working mothers feeling guilty? The root of the problem is our beliefs and expectations of our selves. We want to be the best mother we can-ensuring our children have everything they need to be happy and healthy and being there for them when they are growing up. We have been brought up with ideals of being always patient, loving and kind. Some of us have watched and learned from our own mothers who often put themselves second to their children until they left home.
So why are working mothers feeling guilty? The root of the problem is our beliefs and expectations of our selves. We want to be the best mother we can-ensuring our children have everything they need to be happy and healthy and being there for them when they are growing up. We have been brought up with ideals of being always patient, loving and kind. Some of us have watched and learned from our own mothers who often put themselves second to their children until they left home.