Career & Money
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The messy, hilarious truth about new motherhood—told in painfully funny comics
Barnicoat shares the inspiration behind her book, the moments that shaped her storytelling, and the lessons she wishes she had known as a new mother.
‘They don’t have light in their eyes’: Chappell Roan’s motherhood comments struck a nerve
“All of my friends who have kids are in hell,” she said. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy and has children at this age... anyone who has light in their eyes.”
Erin Andrews says she ‘felt like a failure’ trying to balance work and motherhood
“I feel like I’m not giving 100 percent of myself to my son, or my job, or my clothing line,” Andrews said. “I felt like I was barely above water.”
Ellen Pompeo on working motherhood: ‘You can’t give 100% to your job when you’re a mom’
Rhimes helped adjust Pompeo’s schedule so she only needed to film one day a week after becoming a mom.
When feeding kids is called “waste”: What parents need to know about the USDA’s school meal cuts
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would cancel nearly $1 billion in funding for two federal programs.
Teddy bears aren’t just for kids—why comfort objects might help adults sleep better too
Hugging a stuffed animal or weighted plush can reduce cortisol levels and lower anxiety.
Why return-to-office mandates could set working moms back for decades
Return-to-office mandates are forcing working moms back into outdated, unsustainable expectations—undoing decades of progress in workplace equity.
How rising tariffs could impact family budgets—and 5 ways to stay ahead
The Trump administration has recently announced new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.
Boston mayor Michelle Wu brings 2-week-old newborn to work—and sparks a debate
Her return has reignited a familiar conversation about the impossible expectations placed on women in leadership.
How much is a mother’s work worth? $140,315, study shows
The figure reflects the multi-hyphenate role moms play daily: caregiver, chef, teacher, chauffeur, nurse, household manager, and so much more.
Snow days aren’t a break for parents—they’re a caregiving crisis
“Kids are probably going to pop into Zoom calls, and I might just have to have an extended lunch break to take them sledding!”
Working dads: The term we all need—and why it helps working moms too
Men are stepping up at home—whether it’s being at the school play or managing the morning chaos—but workplace culture hasn’t caught up.
Tokyo announces free daycare—but will it solve the birthrate crisis?
While free daycare is a critical piece of the puzzle, the data shows that free childcare services alone won’t necessarily inspire more women to have children.
‘We’re working for daycare’: How American individualism and economic forces are breaking families
Life is so unaffordable, new research is showing, especially for families with kids under the age of 18, that it feels like “we’re working for daycare,” one mom said.
‘My salary doesn’t cover daycare’: A mom’s viral TikTok highlights the need to rethink childcare costs
Paige Turner, recently went viral on TikTok with a plea to moms everywhere: “Stop comparing the cost of childcare directly to your salary.”
Amy Adams opens up about crying in closets and the pressure to be ‘good at everything’ as a new mom
Amy Adams, six-time Oscar nominee, knows exactly what that feels like. In a new People interview, she opened up about what she calls her “closet crying” era as a new mom.
42% of women are less likely to start a business after having kids—here’s why that needs to change
The lack of financial and social support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum in the U.S. makes entrepreneurship feel less like an opportunity and more like an impossible dream.
New York just made history: Pregnant workers will get paid prenatal leave starting 2025
This first-of-its-kind policy gives moms the time (and financial support) to prioritize their health and ensure their babies get the best possible start.
“But who’s watching the kids?” Why it’s time to retire this question forever
Have you seen the trend taking over social media #womeninmalefields? It’s full…
Too many U.S. moms are in debt from giving birth. They deserve better.
After giving birth to my first child, I opened the mailbox to…