Work & Motherhood

A few words for this working mother

Whether it's praise or judgment, why do a few words from someone make me rethink my value as a working mom?

Report shows for lower-income moms, even feeling burnout is a luxury

 Lower-income working mothers face more barriers to career development than higher-income mothers…

It’s time for businesses to step up to address the childcare cliff

The childcare cliff looms as a threat to the career trajectories of working mothers, posing a substantial threat to the hard-won gains in gender equity within the workforce. Businesses have a key role to play in addressing the issue.

After the childcare cliff, Congress must invest in early education

President Biden's push to address the childcare cliff would provide much-needed relief to childcare providers and families, which is why Congress needs to act now.

Empowering well-being: Practical tips for parents and organizational leaders

Whether you’re a parent and/or leader, you have the opportunity to influence and impact not only your own well-being, but that of many.

Why I hid my pregnancy

Having a child, especially when it’s your first, is an anxious enough time as it is without having the added worry that you could lose your job because of it.

What I didn’t know about motherhood before I lost my day job

We all know that these are the years we won’t get back—not just of our kids’ lives but of our own too.

Supporting working parents is good for business, full stop

The founder of Superkin shares 3 ways companies can better support working parents—and 3 reasons why doing so is business-critical.

When the childcare cliff comes, moms will (literally) pay the price

The loss of pandemic-era funding for childcare centers will inevitably force more moms to leave the workforce.

To the mama looking for work

My career fueled me—but I was laid off on maternity leave. Now, I’m forced to reassess who I am.

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?

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.

6 moms reveal why they left the workforce in the last year

For many working mothers, the Great Resignation hasn’t ended.