Why did I want to be a stay at home mom?

Being an accidental stay-at-home mother was the best career choice I could have ever made. It started when my older daughter was 3 years old and my younger was just a newborn.

Is it a luxury to be a stay at home mom?

In many ways, being a stay-at-home mom ― at least for me ― was and is a luxury that so many other parents will never know. And I also certainly don’t mean to bash moms who work outside of the home.

When do stay at home moms go back to work?

I recently read an article about stay-at-home mothers over the age of 50 who went back and “did something” with their lives once their children were grown.

Can a stay at home mom become a doctor?

The article featured a mom who had given up her medical school training to stay home with her children, and then when she turned 50 and they were adults, realized she really wanted to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor. Another mom stayed home to raise her children and after turning 50 became a highly regarded jazz singer.

Are there any misconceptions about being a stay at home mom?

There are many misconceptions about life as a stay-at-home mom. However, many assumptions simply aren’t true and some of these may even surprise you. Being a stay-at-home mom is a lot of hard work, but not everyone feels that way.

What are the pressures of being a stay at home mom?

The Mommy Wars pressures make stay-at-home moms feel like they’re not a worthy member of society while making working moms feel like they’re not spending enough time with their children.

What’s the percentage of stay at home moms?

For example, the number of stay-at-home moms who feel they’re struggling is 42 percent, compared to 36 percent of working moms. And the number of stay-at-home moms who smiled or laughed a lot the previous day was 81 percent, compared to 86 percent of working moms.

In many ways, being a stay-at-home mom ― at least for me ― was and is a luxury that so many other parents will never know. And I also certainly don’t mean to bash moms who work outside of the home.