Work & Motherhood
The choices can feel overwhelming, but remember – you’re not alone. Get fresh inspiration and perspective with advice from real mamas.
I’m pregnant with baby #2, working a job and a side hustle, and I still feel like I’m not doing enough
I feel guilty when the physical and mental exhaustion makes me beg for a moment to lay down.
I’m a SAHM and I don’t want to go back to work because I’m afraid I won’t be supported
Pandemic or not, I'm not clamoring to go back.
These 10 groups want to help more moms get elected to office
We know that mothers are leaders. It's time we saw more political leaders who are mothers.
These $800 billion bouquets expose the real value of unpaid labor provided by moms
This Mother's Day, The Marshall Plan for Moms wants you to consider the true value of mothers' work.
Why it matters when working moms like Emerald Fennell win big at awards shows
The "Promising Young Woman" writer-director took home an Academy Award last night for a film she made when she was seven months pregnant.
I’ve been working (and parenting) from home for years—here’s what I’ve learned
Creating the right home work station is key.
We love this daughter’s spot-on impression of her WFH mama
Our kids are watching us. And they're learning that we are masters of multitasking.
I learned to ask for what I needed at work—and ended up being hired while in labor
Pregnant with baby #2, Facebook offered her a job hours before she gave birth.
This mom nails why companies should hire more mothers in a viral post
"Being a mom is a strength in the workplace, not a weakness!"
LinkedIn is finally adding “stay-at-home mom” as a job title
The professional social network announced a series of updates designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to describe their employment history.
The pandemic set back gender parity by an entire generation
U.S. women won't reach pay equity with men for at least 60 years, says the World Economic Forum
The U.S. is way behind in paid parental leave–but these 6 companies offer generous policies
Volvo just unveiled a new policy offering 24 weeks of paid parental leave.
Here’s the problem with Equal Pay Day
On average, women are paid 82 cents for every dollar paid to a white male worker. But that's only part of the story.
Having kids gave me the power to chase my dreams
Becoming a mother doesn't mean you stop dreaming.
This image of a pregnant CEO at work is so powerful for what it represents
"I want every little girl—every child, really—out there to know this is what a venture-backed CEO . . . looks like."
A mom was arrested for leaving her kids alone while she worked—here’s why we need to talk about it
The problem with this isn't what you think it is.
15 tweets that prove you should update your email signature ASAP
We are still in a pandemic, and we are not doing OK.
Bumble’s CEO made history this week—and she did it with her baby on her hip
Whitney Wolfe Herd is the youngest CEO to take a company public. She's also a mom who held her son while ringing that historic Nasdaq opening bell.
Angelina Jolie is refreshingly honest about being a SAHM during the pandemic
"They've all crossed into that moment when they realize that there's nothing special about me. I'm just older," shares the actress.
5 things you can do to positively reframe your relationship to work
Transform your relationship with work into one that is more mindful, intentional and healthy.