Kids and Career: The Best of Both Worlds
Anne Hathaway at The Odyssey premiere Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was released this summer, and the press tour that followed was filled with outfits nothing short of glamorous. What I noticed, however, was not the fashion nor the film (though I need to watch it at some point), but Anne Hathaway's pregnancy. This might seem an odd thing to pay attention to, but throughout the tour, Hathaway consistently appeared in outfits that showcased her bump, and I admire her for it. While pregnant, she continues to show up for her goals and ambitions. Many women, including myself, have felt pressure to abandon their career pursuits in exchange for motherhood. To be clear, there is nothing wrong with being a stay-at-home mom. Motherhood is a miraculous gift, and if your family has the means to be a single-income household, getting to spend more time making a home and raising children is a wonderful thing. However, there is also nothing wrong with women desiring to have a career, or to...
