Work & Motherhood

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.

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. 

It’s never too late to pursue higher education—even when you’re a mom

I was shocked at how having a baby pushed me to go for what I truly wanted—including getting my master's degree.

Are you part of the “Sandwich Generation”? Why this growing group is facing the ultimate challenge

Among the countless systemic problems facing caregivers at work, companies have a rising mission-critical population on their hands—one they may not even have considered given the trajectory of the last few years. Enter: The Sandwich Generation.

Popular New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern resigns to prevent burnout

"I no longer have enough in the tank."

Emily Blunt gets asked where her kids are when she’s working—and she knows men don’t get the same treatment

It sadly comes at no surprise that in the year of 2022, gender disparities in the workplace are still very real.

This is exactly how to negotiate flexibility after maternity leave

The best way to think about this conundrum is to view it as a business negotiation.

Moms aren’t ‘better’ at parenthood—we just know no one else will do what we do

When the mental load of motherhood is getting heavy, it's okay to ask for help.

5 reasons why hybrid schedules are my dream as a working mom

I don’t know about you, but I’m reaching a breaking point with my traditional 9-to-5 job.

Amy Schumer gets real about missing her son when she’s working:’It’s brutal’

If there’s one thing any mom knows for sure, it’s that being…

Are you experiencing toxicity in the workplace? Here are 5 ways to rise above and prosper

So what can you do to remain positive if you find yourself in this type of situation?

I’m a remote worker. Here are my 4 tradeoffs for flexibility

Despite my adoration of working from home, there are indeed some tradeoffs.

Are childcare swaps the future of childcare?

I believe swapping care can allow families—and specifically mothers—to connect with their communities and thrive in ways they couldn’t before. 

Gisele Bündchen’s quotes about it being ‘her turn’ are highlighting a huge societal problem for moms everywhere

Can we just agree that women don’t receive the same support or backing that we so often put out there for men?

4 phrases confident women tell themselves when they don’t get the job they dreamed of

It’s not always easy to stay upbeat and positive, especially when you don’t get the job you want.

Hilary Duff gives a shoutout to working parents who “have to leave their kids in times that don’t feel natural”

The mom of three says she feels "weird" because she's at work and not able to be by her daughter's side while she's sick.

I did IVF and launched a business at the same time. Here’s what I learned about being a working mom

"Sure, starting a company doesn’t come with needles and hormones. Fertility treatments don’t come with engineering brainstorms or shipping delays. But at their core, both of these difficult yet rewarding life experiences have taught me so much about myself and our resiliency as humans."