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Asserts that working mothers acquire skills at home that make them better managers and workers. Advice from Ann Moore, chairwoman of Time Inc.; Development of “people skills”; Difficulties of convincing employers to hire on the basis of such home-acquired skills.

Provides tips for working mothers regarding Valentine's Day preparations. Display of roses by spreading it all around the house; Use of handmade Australian wool hats to guard against whipping winds and itchy foreheads; Conversation with kids during dinner.

Reports that the United States Census Bureau excluded single and same-sex parents in its estimation of stay-at-home parents.

Advises working mothers who are seeking house cleaning aides. Consideration for the total number of hours women spend in cleaning the entire house and the cost for hiring weekly or monthly professional cleaning services; Comparison on the cost of hiring professional and private house cleaners; Need for mothers to check community online bulletin boards on private aides that offer cheaper services.

Presents some tips for working mothers in housekeeping. Application of lubricants when prying pipes and tire lugs apart; Tightening of screws; Identification of an electronic part's serial number and model when looking for a replacement.

Compares the income levels of daughters and sons of working mothers and those of stay-at-home mothers.