Career & Money
Motherly shares expert-backed resources for conquering motherhood, career and finances. We’ll help you balance money and motherhood.
Breastfeeding at work is hard. Here’s how employers can make it easier
Too many companies make it difficult or downright impossible for working moms to continue breastfeeding.
What I’m teaching my daughters as a WFH mom at a high-growth startup
Growing a career and fulfilling the role of wife, mom, sister, friend, aunt and any other roles you may take on is a continuous ebb and flow.
Pumping at work is work
Breastfeeding rates plummet when parents return to work. From setting a schedule to talking to colleagues, here’s how to make pumping at work easier.
Why every working mother needs a coach
While there are countless resources for how to become a mom and care for baby, there are far fewer resources on how to become a working mom. Where’s the return-to-work doula, so to speak?
The Greenlight Card helps you raise financially-savvy kids–here’s how
We've been using it daily for over eight years and it's a total lifesaver.
4 productivity tips that helped me avoid burnout after maternity leave
Here are the four major changes I made that have made me more productive—at work and at home—since returning back to work after maternity leave.
Parental leave isn’t enough
Here’s why employers must support parents beyond infancy.
I’m a ChatGPT convert—here’s how it helps with my mental load of motherhood
ChatGPT has saved me at least 5-10 hours of work and 1-3 hours in the middle of the night worrying about said work. I’m officially a convert.
19 time-saving tips to help increase your productivity
From journaling regularly to harnessing the power of a calendar, we spoke with 30 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective to get you the inside scoop on their most trusted time savers.
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A guide for the working mom-to-be.
It’s not the responsibility of moms to fix the economy
So please, please stop acting like it is.
6 moms reveal why they left the workforce in the last year
For many working mothers, the Great Resignation hasn’t ended.
5 stress-free ways to simplify your life
Feeling overwhelmed? Here are tips to simplify your days so you can maximize time with your family.
My career is my refuge and it makes me a better mom
"I enjoy making an impact outside of my house and that is nothing to be ashamed of."
Rejecting ‘working mom guilt’ made me a better parent
I know my example will still shape my sons’ perspectives about equity.
5 productivity hacks to make you feel more energized and organized
Here are five productivity tips to help you move forward in your career—or at the very least, streamline your days so you’ll feel more energized and organized.
I quit my toxic dream job for my daughter
“I realized that no ‘dream’ job is worth the nightmare I endured in missing my daughter grow up.”
Thinking of switching careers? Here’s how to overcome imposter syndrome
Ever felt like you weren’t qualified, prepared or accomplished enough? Here’s how to confront that self-doubt head-on.
This 4-day work week trial shows men did A LOT more childcare
“It is wonderful to see that we can shift the dial and start to create more balance of care duties in households.”
Working moms have to look out for one another—because no one else will
We now have the unique opportunity to change this paradigm one organization at a time.