You should consider explaining your work gap in your cover letter in order to own your own narrative. Obviously, the decision is ultimately yours. However, there are pros and cons to both. For example, a positive to addressing your employment gap is that the employer will know exactly what you have been up to during your career pause. You control the narrative. This is a golden opportunity for you to market the skills you acquired while working inside the home that are relevant to any industry. For example, problem-solving, creativity, calm under pressure, and planning and organization. The upside to not writing about your stay at home mom experience is that you might reduce your chance of bias from the hiring manager or recruiter. Some employers might not recognize the value in your stay at home mom experience and make negative assumptions. That’s why I recommend that returning parents address the elephant in the room, so to speak. I encourage you to write about your stay at home mom experience and to be proud of it. By highlighting your achievements and strengths and making a connection about how you can bring value to an organization, an employer will also recognize your value.