So much of the advice geared towards women who choose to go back to work, focuses on how they can learn to accept the sacrifices that go along with working while raising children. I'd argue that in many cases, going back to work is not a sacrifice at all but the best decision a woman can make not only for herself, but also for her family.

The thing was, as fortunate as I am to have been able to spend all that time at home, being a sort-of-stay-at-home-mom who actually did work at home just wasn't working for me. I've been back at the 9-to-5 grind for a couple of weeks now, and, this might sound crazy, but I kinda love it.

I have been so blessed to be able to stay home with my kids over the past year and a half. A few months ago, our circumstances changed and we decided I should start to look for something part-time. I have to admit I felt a sense of panic.

It’s called the resume gap, and standing on one side (where you have taken a few years out of the workplace to raise children) and looking across to...

I'm currently looking for a full-time job. While I built up to this decision gradually over the past year or so, this summer I began to experience all...