Work & Motherhood
The choices can feel overwhelming, but remember – you’re not alone. Get fresh inspiration and perspective with advice from real mamas.
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.
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.
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.