Guilt Trip: Mommy Business Travel by Teresa Kolvek
As a working mom, I am the queen of guilt. Every morning I drop off my little girl at the day care center, where there is a caring staff she has really bonded with. She seems happy enough most days. She will reach for the teacher as soon as she sees her, and contentedly watch as I say my Goodbye, baby, I love you! and walk out the door. I keep my voice cheerful and my demeanor upbeat, but my heart always sinks into my shoes as the door shuts and I start on my way to work.

Some days its worse. The regular teacher occasionally isnt there, and even though my daughter knows the others - in fact sees them every day - she clings to me, digging in with her knees and grabbing with her hands. I pry her off and hand her over, struggling to keep a smile on my face as she cries and screams, Mommy, Mommy. Oh, its tough. Worse, though, are business trips. I dont have to travel very often, thank goodness, but when I do the guil ... Read more »