F*CK Mom Guilt Forever

I'm done with "mom guilt." How about you? So often, I hear my friends trash their maternal abilities. (I used to do it too.) These women strive to do their best and excel on so many levels--whether they're working at jobs or they're stay-at-home moms. Still, it's as if we are all forbidden to say, "You know what? I'm a good mom." Instead, we self-criticize and bond over our perceived parental transgressions.

Look, do I lose my patience with my daughter, Tess? Sure. Do I sometimes wish I didn't have to take a business call during breakfast? Yes. Was that Fluffernutter panini I just fed my kid the most nutritious lunch? Hell, no. (Enjoy that recipe.) But the occasional fumbles don't cancel out the daily triumphs. And frankly, it's good for our kids to see us drop the ball because they learn that life isn't a series of touchdowns. If you're a working mom, know this: a recent study out of Harvard Business School shows that "adult kids of working moms are high achievers at work." You know what? You're a good mom.

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