"Mommy, How Come You Missed My Dance Recital?"

Reading Marc Brownstein's post about creating an environment for working moms really made me think about some of the important decisions I will face when I become a parent. My mother was a stay-at-home mom and it was a very positive experience for me to have someone there when I was growing up.

Times are changing, however, and many women also have the desire to break into the workplace. For those women, it is important to find an employer that understands and respects the needs of working mothers.

I was interested to discover that the PR industry has more women working in key roles than any other industry. I think this is partially due to the flexibility in hours and the ability to work from home that comes with many careers in this field.

Groups such as the National Organization for Women and the National Network for Child Care appeal to businesses to adopt more family-friendly policies. It is my hope that the industry continues to move in the direction of more parent-friendly job structures for both moms and dads alike.