We'll Give You The World. Most women with kids under age six go to work every day. They make up the fastest growing segment of the workforce, and more than half of all working women are either supporting their families or contributing significantly to the family finances. But many working moms say they're losing their minds in the process. On-site daycare, childcare subsidies, and flextime are still the exception, not the rule at most companies.
Few schools offer adequate after-school programs.
While husbands are doing more, women still run most households. Significantly, heart attacks and stress-related disorders among women are skyrocketing. This six-part series attempts to paint a picture of today's working mom, the obstacles she faces, and what the future holds. We talked with experts in health care, corporate America, education officials, and of course working moms, some of whom felt they had no choice but to drop out of the workforce for the sake of their sanity and their family. Always Well Done.