Work & Motherhood

Essential workers need childcare, so grandparents are filling the gap

Despite the risk.

Here’s exactly how to work from home when your kids need attention

Working from home with a baby calls for some expert strategy… and a few key props.

I lost my job because of the coronavirus pandemic

My boss called and asked if I could come into the office for a quick meeting. My stomach sank. I knew what was coming

How to work from home with kids around—from babies to teenagers

Experienced work-from-home parents share their best tips for every age range from baby to teen.

Coronavirus pandemic sheds light on the problem with underpaying women

A vaccine won't be enough to inoculate our society from a repeat of this disaster. We also need to improve remuneration for women, value the caring professions and stop gendered segregation at work.

Dear working, pumping mama—I see you

I see your joy when another month passes and you realize you have found the strength to persevere in this journey.

Thank you to the mamas on the front lines—we see you

Now more than ever, mamas are pushed to the absolute max. They’re…

Kamren on struggling to find joy when she became a mother for the first time

I wish more people were honest and open about how not so fun it can be. How raw, demanding, lonely, frustrating, exhausting [motherhood] is.

61 side gigs for SAHMs

It may be easier than you think to bring in some extra cash.

The day Amy Klobuchar gave birth was the beginning of her career in politics

She was kicked out of the hospital a mere 24 hours after giving birth to her daughter Abigail.

8 productivity strategies for moms who are stressed about doing it all

Most productivity advice feels like it's not written for moms—these tips are different.

What I wish my co-workers knew about being a working mom

I know I am supposed to leave my personal life at the door when I come to the office, but when you are a mom to two small kids, that is hard to do.

This SAHM’s Facebook post is going viral because it’s so real

We see you, mama.

I’m a CEO and a mom who doesn’t do it all, not even close

For me, accepting the limitations of my time and energy forces me to get incredibly clear about what I value most.

The unpaid work women do adds up to $10.8 trillion per year

Yes, that's trillion with a "T."

What do moms do on their days off? Work

A new study shows dads log 50 more minutes of relaxation on the weekends than moms.

To the mama who has to cram in work after bedtime

In a perfect world, we would be applauded for our commitment to our families and discouraged from logging on after hours.

Stepping back from work to take care of my son was the right choice for me

But the guilt didn't go away.

This viral photo proves that moms are *always* working

It's great that this powerful COO is sharing the struggles that working parents face and that a working mother's spouse is recognizing her efforts on a personal level. But there are some things that need to change.

Even Beyoncé finds working motherhood really, really hard

She recently opened up about her struggles—and we never thought we'd say this—but we kind of feel like we can relate to Beyoncé.