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Working Mom Guilt: Why It Hurts So Much (and What Your Baby Really Needs)

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If you’ve ever cried after daycare drop-off or felt that ache in your chest while scrolling through baby photos at work, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about working mom guilt, daycare grief, and the truth behind what your baby really needs to form a secure attachment, even when you’re away during the day.

You’ll hear the science of attachment theory and motherhood explained in a compassionate, research-backed way,  reminding you that your love, attunement, and emotional presence matter far more than how many hours you spend together. We'll unpack the both/and of this season:

You can love your job and miss your baby.
You can feel fulfilled by your career and still grieve the moments you're not there.
You can feel like you're doing everything, and still feel like it's not enough.

This episode is a warm hug and a gentle reframe for any mama navigating the emotional terrain of working motherhood, daycare separation anxiety, and postpartum guilt.

In This Episode, We Talk About:
  • Why working mom guilt is so common (and so real)

  • What attachment research actually says about babies and daycare

  • How to emotionally reconnect after a long workday

  • What it means to be a "good mom" when you're also working full time

  • Grieving the moments you’re missing without spiraling into shame

  • Practical ways to find small moments of self-care and connection

  • Normalizing the both/and of working mom life: grief, gratitude, guilt, and growth

  • Why your child knows, in their bones, that you are their mama
    • Whether You’re…
    • A first-time mom returning to work after maternity leave

    • A full-time working mom struggling with daycare drop-off guilt

    • A stay-at-home mom wondering if you made the right choice

    • A high-achieving woman feeling torn between passion and presence

      • …this episode will help you feel seen, soothed, and supported: exactly where you are.

      If this episode brought you relief or resonance, share it with a friend or tag @herewithyoumama on Instagram. I’m so glad to be walking this path with you, mama.

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      Here with You, MamaBy Dina Tamres