Well, this is refreshing!  Women shouldn't have to hide the fact that we are parents at work or feel that it takes away from our effectiveness. I agree with Sheryl Sandberg that being a parent, particularly a mom, is an advantage and fosters a range of capabilities from which our employers and clients benefit. And I believe that work helps with organization at home. If you don't have time, here are the cliff notes:

1. Sustainable perspective - future generations, etc.

2. Flexablity - moms wear all hats so are master adapters.

3. More accepting of other's challenges - raising kids is a great experiment in human development, imperfection has to be tolerated or we go insane.

4. Letting others grow - our kids figure life out despite us!

5. Relief - being a mom is the hardest job in the world - having a break can be great for both mom and child(ren).