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Boomerang Mums: These are the mums who return to work shortly after the birth of each child, doggedly climb the corporate ladder while attempting to maintain some semblance of life/work balance (usually unsuccessfully), and then, as their children near adolescence, realize that home is where they want and need to be. In many cases, they have reached a level of financial security that allows them to quit their jobs without undue strain-something they didn't feel was possible when their children were younger.

Defining characteristics of the Boomerang Mum: Wracked with guilt over the years spent away from the children; proud of professional accomplishments, but even more proud of decision to move away from a high-powered career Role models: Microsoft's Patty Stonesifer, former White House counselor Karen Hughes, Maria Shriver.