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mom, but it doesn't stop there. As a mom,
she juggles the needs of the children,
such as preparing meals, carpooling to
school and extracurricular activities,
helping with homework, attending sports
events and music concerts, entertaining
playdates and sleepovers, planning
birthday parties, and more! With
everything else going on, it can feel
endless.
Kids, how can you help? Communication
is powerful. Ask her what she needs help
with. Initiate some tasks without having
to be told to do so, like cleaning your
room and getting chores done. Make her
breakfast in bed on the weekend, even if
only a bowl of cereal or a muffin; she will
appreciate the effort. Offer her a foot
massage or back rub. Realize that she
wears multiple hats besides just being
"mom" and express how much you
appreciate her. These small gestures go
a long way.
As a self-preserver, this career mom also
has to know when to self-regulate and
take breaks. Don't skip vacations. Don't
work through the weekend. Know when
to stop, relax, reset, and rejuvenate. You
deserve it, SUPERWOMAN!
If you would like more tips on serving as
a career mom or desire training for your
management or leadership team, contact
SBR Workplace Leadership Services at
sbrleadership.com.
The Balancing Act
of a Career Mom
It may look easy from the outside, but the
balancing act of a career mom is no simple
feat. According to the Outside the Norm
Counseling Center, career moms are
stretched thin, and creating boundaries,
calendars, and self-preservation are
methods of creating organization and
peace in a hectic world. There is a constant
need for balance because the career mom
is often pulled in so many directions and
can only do so much at one time. Those in
her circle (spouse, kids, boss) have to be
patient, caring, kind, and understanding to
find harmony.
Having a Career
The 21st-century career mom may be the
household's primary breadwinner,
possibly serving in the upper echelon of
a leadership team for a large corporation,
nonprofit, or the government. Or she may
lead a team as the president or a chief
executive officer for an entrepreneurial
endeavor she launched.
She may also balance volunteering and
serving on a board of directors for
organizations in the community, with
many people seeking her guidance and
leadership. When the call is made, she
answers it. If someone cannot come in or
complete a task, she picks up the slack.
It's not uncommon to find career women
who work sunup to sundown.
Co-worker, how can you help? Initiate
doing things without being asked. Bring
coffee, breakfast, or lunch for the team.
Pick up the slack on a few things that can
quickly be done around the office.
Communicate and ask questions to
determine where you can best serve.
Being a Spouse
If you're married to a career mom, you
know her time is valuable. If she chose
you and made time for you in her life,
there's good reason. Despite how busy
she seems, she's still human and requires
love and a sense of belonging.
Partner, how can you help? Remind her
she is loved. Don't fuss, complain, start
arguments, or create stress. Be the
destressor to whom she can express
herself. Pick up extra chores around the
house or help more with the kids. Ensure
she knows she is loved and valued. That
will go a long way to provide the energy
and motivation to see each day through.
Being a Parent
There is so much required of the career
By Dr. Sabrina Brandon Ricks, Ph.D.
President
SBR Workplace Leadership Services
571-492-4239
dr.ricks@sbrleadership.com