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7 ways unemployed moms can get support—right now

In September 2020 alone, a whopping 865,000 women left the workforce—four times the amount of men. And, of all the jobs eliminated in the first wave of layoffs post-pandemic, approximately 60% were women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics by the U.S. Department of Labor.

50% of Americans are worried about being able to afford gifts this holiday season

But we have expert tips on how to create the holiday magic without breaking the bank.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ husband quits his job to support her full-time

"I'm not overly political. I'm overly her husband."

This is the easiest way to keep diapers out of landfills

You've probably heard of Diaperkind and Esembly by now.

Mothers are 3 times more likely than fathers to lose their jobs during the pandemic

Moms aren't "unsung heroes," they're victims of a broken society.

The pandemic is making it even harder for mothers to repay their student loans

The combination of the pre-pandemic wage gap, disproportionate job losses in 2020 and insufficient paid leave policies are setting women up for financial disaster. Here's what you need to know.

How to ask for flexible work hours in the middle of a pandemic—and why you should

This could be a game-changer for working mothers.

When a baby crashed mama’s video interview, this boss became a hero

Working mothers deserve this.

This company has created ‘paid period leave’ for their employees

Would you take days off for your period?

Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay day—here’s what that means

Black women must work seven additional months in order to catch up to white men.

The U.S. might lose 40% of its childcare centers without funding

The industry needs a bailout.

Confession: I’m totally winging this whole motherhood thing

When you had a blowout diaper while we were on the go and I had to not only change you in the car but I also only had two wipes to use? And didn't have a clean outfit in your size to put you in so your 7-month-old self wore your sister's 2T pants and went topless for our ride home? That was me winging the whole "multiple kid" thing.

What you need to know about taking maternity leave during a global pandemic

We've made figuring out what protections, benefits and work leave you might be eligible for a little easier.

These 50+ companies are hiring remote workers right now, mamas

Plus, 6 expert tips for how to spruce up your resume to land a remote job.

What if moms acted more like CEOs?

Accepting or asking for help is something many moms, myself included, struggle with, but the most effective corporate CEOs do it every day without guilt or apology.

Parental leave alone won’t fix the income gender gap—but here’s what does

Changing the way we think about roles in workplaces + homes could help—at least when it comes to the next generation.

There’s no such thing as ‘free’ time when you’re a parent

We're constantly told to practice self-care to stave off burnout, but that prescriptive time comes at a cost—even if the cost is just guilt.

This year I will focus more on self-care and less on feeling guilty

2020 is going to be different.

Top questions to ask yourself + the provider when considering childcare

6. How is learning structured and what educational programs do you follow?

My working mom was passionate about her job—and I loved it

I had grown up seeing what it means to love your job, to spend your weekends working because you loved it so much. You had set the bar pretty high! So, not wanting to settle, I quit to find the thing I would truly love.