If you are a working mother, you know how important it is to have an understanding boss and an accommodating company. Between shuffling sick kids from school and getting dinner on the table, life as an employed mom can certainly be hectic (even with the help of a stellar spouse)!

However, there are lots of businesses out there that truly care about the welfare of their employees, especially where family-friendly benefits are concerned. Whether it’s providing excellent time-off options or great networking opportunities, women at these firms definitely feel like their needs are being met. Here are the top ten best companies to work for, courtesy of Working Mother:

1. Baptist Health South Florida – it’s no secret that the health care profession requires a lot from its employees. Though jobs in health care are rewarding, the hours can often be long. Baptist Health responded to the needs of its working moms by introducing a housing benefit, special retention and appreciation bonuses, and back-up child-care and elder-care services.

2. Booz Allen Hamilton – women at this company have been asking for greater flexibility, and they have received it! They have created a part-time career model, and introduced a series of initiatives that are aimed at increasing representation of women in the business.

3. Ernst & Young – this past year, Ernst & Young has enhanced their paternal leave policy to include a full six weeks of paid leave for primary care-givers, in addition to the six weeks of paid short-term disability for birth-mothers. The company also introduced the Working Moms Network to help women successfully navigate the transition back to the workforce from maternity leave.

4. General Mills – the vacation benefits at General Mills are one of the best in the country. Their benefits are so widely touted that 90 percent of employees recommend the company as a great place to work. They have also created new time-off options, including flex vacations and sabbaticals, to help staffers maintain balance.

5. IBM – the female employees at this famous tech company have been asking for greater flexibility in when, where, and how they get their work done. IBM has responded by offering a range of programs that include flexible work schedules and meeting-free Fridays.

6. KPMG – this year, KPMG has launched web-based training for employees and managers to help them have productive discussions about career development. The company has also introduced an interactive website to help the staff build more satisfying careers.

7. The McGraw-Hill Companies – this firm offers resources for every stage of their employee’s career, including parental leave, adoption assistance, elder-care management, and flexible work schedules.

8. PricewaterhouseCoopers – this company recognizes that today’s working woman just needs more TIME, whether to bond with a newborn or adjust to their role as an employed parent. In the beginning of 2007, PricewaterhouseCoopers gave mothers three extra weeks of fully paid maternity leave, which can be used at any time up to one year following a child’s birth or adoption.

9. UBS – UBS has instituted a Managing Flexible Workers workshop that gives managers the tools to support flexibility within their team. The company is very focused on making sure that women are adequately represented in their career development programs and talent pool identification.

10. Wachovia – Wachovia does a great job connecting female employees with other women. Their affinity networking allows women to connect with others who have similar interests. The company also has an annual balance even that enables their female employees to share how they align work and life.