Fewer Mothers Prefer Full-Time Work

In the span of the past decade, full-time work outside of the home has lost some of its appeal to mothers. This fact holds true for both those who have these jobs and those who don't.

These are the top line findings of a Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends Report titled, Fewer Mothers Prefer Full-time Work.

• Only 21% of moms with children under the age 18 say full-time work is the ideal situation for them. In 1997, 32% felt this way, thus a representing a huge shift.

• Sixty percent (60%), up from 48% in 1997, of today's working mothers say part-time work would be their ideal.

These data points represent significant attitudinal shifts. The survey did not explore reasons women say one work situation or another is preferred, so we can.

Boston Herald's "Pregnant Guy"

Darren, a Boston Herald writer, took the plunge into exploring pregnancy in a similar manner to myself, but he went out in public! His story is shared in LABOR OF LOVE: Dad tries 'Belly" on for size and on his blog DIARY OF A PREGNANT GUY: 24 HOURS IN THE BELLY

Taking the belly out in public is definitely an intriguing move, but not likely one for simulating the experiences of pregnant women. The level of indifference in which he is treated is curious.

Enthusiasm for Sweepstakes

When the Celebration of Today's Mom Sweepstakes was designed and prizes (gift cards to Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Ann Taylor, Gap, SpaFinder, and Apple) chosen, we felt we had created something special. Now we can see how we underestimated the enthusiasm and interest. There have been tens of thousands of entries and little more than word of mouth to spread interest. With only a few days remaining to enter, please enter yourself and tell a friend. Good luck!