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The article reports on the results of Smart Mom Council's work/life survey of the effect of flexibility on working mothers, sponsored by Eli Lilly and Co. According to the survey, 51 percent of respondents believed that their companies' work/life benefits suited their needs. The survey also showed that 71 percent of working mothers want to have better flexible options. The survey concludes that flextime remains a work in progress.

The article presents the 2006 Working Mothers of the Year winners in the U.S. Actress and activist Susan Sarandon prioritized her family over her career. Sharon McDonough, the first female battalion chief of the Arizona Fire Department, excel in a job dominated by men. The co-founder and medical director of the Progeria Research Foundation, Leslie Gordon, conducted a study to cure her son who has progeria.

The article announces awards given to working mothers in the U.S. The Entrepreneur Mom Awards were given to Nanette De Cillis, founder of Artscetera in Brooklyn, New York, Allison Karl O'Kelly, founder of the Mom Corps in Atlanta, Georgia and Lucinda Yates, creator of Designs by Lucinda in Portland, Maine.

Profiles Nancy Santanello, head of the epidemiology department at Merck Research Laboratories in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Decision of Santanello to leave the teaching career to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor; Management style of recognizing everyone who works with her for their ideas and hard work; Illustration of Santanello as a wife and mother.

Provides tips on how working mothers in the U.S. can sift through their commitments and make more room for fun and romance. Limitation of family activities; Suggestion to streamline shopping; Organization of a mini date with the husband.

Reports on the growth of friendships among women coworkers in the United States who come from different cultural and racial backgrounds. Exposure of workers to various customs, beliefs and styles; Girl talk about families and careers; Bonding of women of all ethnicities through common grounds, such as motherhood and beauty secrets.

Offers advice to working mothers on activities to share with their children during summer season. Nature hunting; Visiting art galleries; Organizing a neighborhood band; Creating a secret backyard hideaway.

Focuses on how Carolyn Kepcher, mother of two children and executive vice president of the Trump Organization, manages between career and motherhood. Ability to find time to take a break and clear herself of pressure; Need to match both parents' disciplinary style; Aim of being the best person for both responsibilities.

Accounts the strategy of Erica Carrasco, a young working mother from Texas, in managing work and family. Impact of having a child on career moves; Goal of Carassco for her career; Strategy in making a balance between work and family. INSET: Erica's Balancing Tips..

The article profiles Barbara Kavovit, a mother, founder of Barbara K Enterprises, television diva and how-to author and clothing designer. One of the lessons that she learned was that good design gets attention. Writing a book gave her the recognition to be an AOL home-improvement coach. She has a TV show entitled "You Can Do It With Barbara K!" on E!'s Style Network.

The article features working mothers Julie Burleson and Suzy Nettles, founders of Young Chefs Academy base in Waco, Texas. The idea to build a cooking school for children came up when Burleson's son Andrew requested to help out when the two were cooking other people's dinners. After the project was received positively by mothers and children in the area, the two decided to expand the business quickly through franchising.

The article presents a question and answer on the appropriateness of discussing personal problems at work. It is suggested that working mothers must resist the temptation of relying on office colleagues for emotional support. Working mothers must remain professional despite having personal problems and must avoid indications or talk of distress. However, women need emotional support and to get this, long talks with a partner or lunches with friends are recommended.

Presents a question and answer advisory on how a working mother can shift from a corporate to a nonprofit work. Identification of voluntarism as the best way to start occupational change; Aim of building a network of contacts; Acknowledgment of the fact that one will not get rich working for a nonprofit organization.

Presents an interview with David Bach, author of numerous bestsellers, including "Smart Women Finish Rich" and "Start Late, Finish Rich". Advice for working mothers; Approach on asking for a pay raise; Increased workload; Preparation.

Presents ideas on how to manage time efficiently when working at home for mothers. Advantages of working at home; Importance of setting aside certain hours of the day when one will be on call; Ways of making a to-do list.