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Want to rock supermom powers like SJP in her hot new flick?  Here's how you can capture celeb-like-A-list qualities.

Sarah Jessica Parker compares being a working mom to an air-traffic controller—at least that’s what she told Anderson Cooper on his daily talk show.  Parker claims supermoms are always on look-out, and always on-guard.  The star of the new flick I Don’t Know How She Does It, chatted with Anderson about her real-life juggling act…being a wife, mother, and famed actress.

Of course, SJP has that celebrity-like luxury: a lot of dough to buy the best nannies and assistance.  However, she still manages a way to function, and pulls it off seemingly flawlessly and picturesque. 

Sure, Hollywood has a handful of hot mamas who seem to work magic, but there has to be some of that star-power left for the rest of us.  That’s why I had a one-on-one with a Scottsdale psychiatrist who gave us the savvy tips to having it all.

“Working moms should feel empowered,” said Dr. Lilia Romero-Bosch, mother of one.

Dr. Romero-Bosch runs Iluminar Therapy with her sister.  They are constantly confronted with women yearning for a solution: a balance between work and family. 

“Of course it’s stressful and scary being a working mom.  You worry if you’re doing the right thing, like if you’re hurting your child by leaving him or her at daycare,” said Dr. Romero-Bosch.

The good news—you can breathe easy…even celebs turn to help.

Dr. Romero-Bosch says the first thing to do is surrender doing things solo—opt for help whenever you can.  And you can relieve yourself from inevitable guilt—here’s why.  Research shows children in a safe and healthy daycare system turn out just fine.

“It’s not like going off to work will damage your child.”

In fact, it could make your parenting skills better.

That’s because Dr. Romero-Bosch says, like celebs, work gives many women a sense of identity.  It gives them much-needed adult time to focus on something other than soccer practice or dirty diapers. 

“If a mom loses herself, it be harmful to their children in the long-run.”

Gorgeous have-it-all gals like SJP, Angelina, and Heidi Klum tend to give the impression they have things covered AND look fabulous doing it.  Dr. Romero-Bosch says that “supermom” quality is just part of their product…they constantly show the public they’re smart, sexy, and “together.”  However, while that’s what they’re projecting—it’s still a lot of work.

“Being a celebrity is not about going every 100%, 100% of the time.  They do multiple things at once.  The real luxury of their lifestyle is the power of choice.”

And we can choose to be an A-list mom.  Dr. Romero-Bosch says the first rule of thumb is cutting yourself some slack.  Yep, simply accept super-powers are just not humanly possible.  Next, get some R&R, especially if you’re a new mom.  Skip the laundry once in a while and instead sleep when the baby sleeps…shut-eye should be a priority.  Finally, embrace the domestic goddess within, but flaunt your individual self.  Make time for you, even outside of work.  Sometimes all you need is space to catch your breath.  In turn, that will make you a more present, stronger, happier mom. 

rsz nadine

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