maternity leave
Joe Biden plans to bring 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all
Here's how it would happen.
France wants to double their paid paternity leave—and make it mandatory
"When a baby arrives in the world, there is no reason it should be only the mom who takes care of it. It's important to have greater equality in sharing responsibilities," says President Emmanuel Macron.
I was laid off during my maternity leave—this is what I learned
Toss in a global pandemic, first-time motherhood and you have a cocktail for a lost identity.
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.
Microsoft is giving an extra 12 weeks of paid leave to parents because of coronavirus
Parents said school closures changed their lives and their employer listened.
9 tips for going back to work from maternity leave during COVID-19
You are *not* failing. You are being asked to do the impossible right now.
Why America needs to consider paying stay-at-home parents
It could help solve the childcare crisis in this country, says one expert.
These are the paid leave policies gaining traction in Washington
We know Americans want paid family leave and that it would help babies, fathers and mothers. This is the #yearofthemother and we want to hear more conversations and more progress on Capitol Hill.
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.
Federal workers just got paid leave, but the rest of America needs it, too
Just over 2 million workers got access to paid leave but there are more than 157 million Americans working across the nation.
Amy Schumer is refreshingly honest about the bittersweet end of maternity leave
It's okay to miss work, and it's okay to miss your baby.
How to handle student loans while on maternity leave
Here are the options available to student loan borrowers.
Oregon just passed the most generous paid family leave law in the U.S.
Oregon's new paid leave law means some moms will have their whole paychecks while recovering from birth 👏
What the mom returning to work from maternity leave wants you to know
Leaving my baby to come back to work was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Luckily, I have amazing colleagues who made my transition back at work feel nearly seamless, and their efforts helped me realize that–it's the small things–that add up to make a big difference.
Returning to work after maternity leave inspired me to start my own business
The lesson I want my son to learn is: if you're not happy, change it. Take ownership of your decisions and be brave.
New moms spend 105 days tired at work after maternity leave
Even if employers can't implement longer parental leave policies right now, there is one thing many could do to ensure that their employees are as well-rested as possible: Let them sleep in.
A letter to my daughters the night before I go back to work from maternity leave
It's going to be really hard.
When I first came back from maternity leave, I felt like I was better at my job than being a mom
But, little by little I started remembering why I founded my business in the first place. I remembered how wonderful my clients were and how satisfying it felt to use the intellectual part of my brain.
This video made for a mama on her first day back from maternity leave is 😂 ♥️
Here's to supportive partners + super parents!