Traditionally, moms have set the bar pretty high for themselves, but today many mothers are taking a frank look at their lives, and pushing back against idealised notions of the "Alpha Mom." The "ideals" of motherhood - a level of perfection that perhaps their friends have attained - aren't realistic for them, and probably never were.
The Beta Moms
Yesterday, many Americans observed Mother's Day to thank moms for all they've done over the years. Moms generally set the bar pretty high for themselves, but today's moms are taking a frank look at their lives and bandwidth and pushing back...