JoAnna Mendoza on being a single mom, a Marine veteran, and a first-time congressional candidate in Southern Arizona
She grew up picking cotton in rural Arizona, served 20 years in the Marines, and came home to raise her son as a single mom by choice. Now she’s running to flip AZ-06.
Dr. Annie Andrews on running for Senate, raising three kids, and why every vote she’d cast is for America’s children
The South Carolina pediatrician is taking on Lindsey Graham — and doing it on a diet of protein bars, gas station snacks, and sheer maternal determination.
Lauren Babb Tomlinson on running for Congress with a 15-month-old at home
The Sacramento mom and first-time candidate is running for U.S. House in CA-06 — and she’s doing it without a trust fund or a political pedigree.
Some days I feel like a bad mom, some days like a bad founder—and sometimes both
As my son grew, it felt like I found new sources of guilt at every turn. Every choice feels like an exam you didn’t study for.
My 8-year-old called me out—and it changed how I work forever
Here’s how I learned to embrace the “and” instead of the “or” of being a working mom.
How to create breathing room in your family budget this year
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Subtle ways couples can strengthen teamwork during budget struggles
Money stress can make loving partners feel like adversaries. These small shifts in language, routines and roles help you move as a team, protect your peace, and keep family priorities front and center.
If you want your kids to feel confident about money, start with these simple phrases
You do not need to be wealthy or an expert to raise money-confident kids. The goal is not accumulation or mastery, and it’s normal for kids to not always get the lesson the first time.
10 habits families use to build financial resilience
Financial resilience is not about perfection or six-figure savings. It is built through small, consistent habits that help your family bend without breaking when life shifts.
Taxes as a two-career household: 8 prompts that prevent resentment
These conversation starters help you align on money values, share the mental load, and get through tax season as teammates instead of adversaries.
A push to pay parents to stay home is gaining traction—but moms say what they really need is child care they can afford
As the cost of child care now averages over $11,000 per year per child—double that in some cities—most American households can’t survive on a single income.
The ‘baby tax’ is driving up costs for families—and making basic safety harder to afford for many
Imagine trying to buy a car seat and realizing it costs more—not because it got fancier, but because it got taxed.
What parents need to know about filing their 2023 taxes
Tax advice for parents—whether you just welcomed a baby last year or have a household full of kids.
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Dr. Jasmine Clark on running for Congress, raising teenagers, and why science belongs in the room where it happens
The Georgia microbiologist and state representative is running for Congress — and she’s doing it with a teenager at home, a PhD on her wall, and a jigsaw-puzzle approach to work-life balance.
JoAnna Mendoza on being a single mom, a Marine veteran, and a first-time congressional candidate in Southern Arizona
She grew up picking cotton in rural Arizona, served 20 years in the Marines, and came home to raise her son as a single mom by choice. Now she’s running to flip AZ-06.
Dr. Annie Andrews on running for Senate, raising three kids, and why every vote she’d cast is for America’s children
The South Carolina pediatrician is taking on Lindsey Graham — and doing it on a diet of protein bars, gas station snacks, and sheer maternal determination.
Lauren Babb Tomlinson on running for Congress with a 15-month-old at home
The Sacramento mom and first-time candidate is running for U.S. House in CA-06 — and she’s doing it without a trust fund or a political pedigree.
Some days I feel like a bad mom, some days like a bad founder—and sometimes both
As my son grew, it felt like I found new sources of guilt at every turn. Every choice feels like an exam you didn’t study for.
My 8-year-old called me out—and it changed how I work forever
Here’s how I learned to embrace the “and” instead of the “or” of being a working mom.
How to create breathing room in your family budget this year
Building a career you love and solid finances are a big part…
Subtle ways couples can strengthen teamwork during budget struggles
Money stress can make loving partners feel like adversaries. These small shifts in language, routines and roles help you move as a team, protect your peace, and keep family priorities front and center.
Chef Kathy Fang built her career on balancing tradition and innovation–now she’s doing the same with motherhood
Chef Kathy Fang shares how she passes down Chinese culture, creates lasting food memories, and raises confident kids.
The initiation of a firefighter’s wife
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Taxes as a two-career household: 8 prompts that prevent resentment
These conversation starters help you align on money values, share the mental load, and get through tax season as teammates instead of adversaries.
If you want your kids to feel confident about money, start with these simple phrases
You do not need to be wealthy or an expert to raise money-confident kids. The goal is not accumulation or mastery, and it’s normal for kids to not always get the lesson the first time.
You’re a Balancer: How to Keep Your Financial Balance When Life Gets Messy
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You’re a Strategist: Next-Level Moves for Moms Who’ve Mastered Budgeting
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You’re a Splurger: How to Spend Smarter Without Spoiling Your Fun
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You’re a Saver: How to Make Your Money Work Harder (Without Taking Big Risks)
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The art of balancing motherhood, workhood and selfhood
In motherhood you can love your kids wholeheartedly and still protect the parts of you that make you, you. Here is a practical, judgment-free guide to keeping both.
Work & Pregnancy; the unspoken truths of working while pregnant
Pregnancy at work can feel like a secret marathon. Here is what no one tells you, plus practical ways to protect your energy, your career, and your peace.
10 habits families use to build financial resilience
Financial resilience is not about perfection or six-figure savings. It is built through small, consistent habits that help your family bend without breaking when life shifts.
5 things every mom should know about parental leave rights
You deserve time to heal, bond and adjust. Here are the essentials to help you plan leave with confidence, protect your job and get paid if possible.