With thriving careers and families, circus mothers seem to have the best of both worlds. But just because they can do so much on their own, it doesn’t mean that they don’t need support networks. Circus artists and mothers Gasya, Holly Treddenick, and Ginger Ana Griep-Ruiz share life lessons from parenting and performing.

A performer’s life is hard enough without carrying two children on your shoulders, but these three circus women do it all. Juggling busy careers—onstage and off— with family life, they don many hats as artists, performers, directors, athletes, business owners, wives, and mothers. They might even wear all of those hats at once. Dedicated in all walks, their passion and their patience are matched only by their love of family (not to mention their amazing family photos). Despite the bumps and hard choices, they’re grateful to be on the paths they’re on… even if that path sometimes becomes a tightrope. Without further ado, let’s meet these Circus Super Moms! ...