If you are a career Mum or Dad, then why do you hesitate in placing this very important career move on your resume? If it's relevant and helps to explain a gap in paid employment, then why not include it? Many parents treat their job at home as a serious career move and are deserving in boasting about their choice.  Anyone, who has done it, knows it is not an easy task to manage the lives of many while keeping a house clean and tidy and fully stocked.  It is the role of 'Home Manager' which helps to create great memories and build skills and abilities. Write down what you do, because you are going to need it when you write your CV/resume!  After all curriculum vitae means ‘A summary of one’s life’.