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I’m not a perfect mom, I buy my kids’ bakesale cupcakes (and pack them in pretty tupperware so it looks like I baked them), and I’m guilty for blabbing about them and showing everyone pictures of their latest funny faces. Yes, including at work…

And while I, and so many other moms working outside of the home, cannot help from gushing about our kids (or pretending we actually bake, or cook on a daily basis), there is a demarcation line we have to be careful not to cross…

So, really, how much should you talk about your kids at work?

My $0.05: Being true to yourself at work is an amazing concept! It just doesn’t always work out, especially at work. You and I live in the real world, where there’s not enough time to bake cupcakes or fight idealistic wars, and where you’re better off being aware of discrimination where it exists. Truth is, today’s workplace is much more sympathetic to dads than moms, and mentioning your sleepless nights with your infant is only going to make you appear incompetent.

So, no, you need not act like you’re single and ready to mingle. Yet you also don’t need to excessively brag about your kid’s brand new tooth. Strike a balance, and if in doubt, err on the conservative side. Unfair? Yes, but real, and since most of us live in the real world…Just sayin’….

How much do you talk about your kids at work?

The Corporate Sis.