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Colorado just raised the bar on paid leave for NICU parents—and every state should be paying attention

The bill acknowledges what science has long confirmed: babies do better when parents can be present in the NICU.

Women’s pro tennis players now eligible for paid maternity leave—a historic win for women in sports

Finally, a policy that acknowledges that parenting is an endurance sport in itself.

‘Nobody fights harder than a mom’: Congresswoman brings newborn to D.C. to cast key vote

When Republican leadership denied Rep. Brittany Pettersen the ability to vote by…

Starbucks doubles paid leave program—even for part-time baristas

Starting March 2025, Starbucks is more than doubling paid parental leave for U.S. store partners working an average of 20 hours a week or more.

New York just made history: Pregnant workers will get paid prenatal leave starting 2025

This first-of-its-kind policy gives moms the time (and financial support) to prioritize their health and ensure their babies get the best possible start.

I had my baby abroad, and this is what the U.S. is getting wrong

What if the U.S understood that the well-being of new parents is intrinsically tied to the well-being of our future generations?

For some working parents, taking parental leave may mean losing out on an annual bonus

Having kids is expensive enough. Parental leave shouldn’t cost you your bonus, too.

This study proves that paid parental leave benefits moms’ health—for decades

It's much longer than just the few short weeks after birth.

How new mom Naomi Osaka is serving up change

The four-time Grand Slam champ is teaming up with Bobbie to fight for paid parental leave: “Being a mom inherently makes you an activist.”

Paid family leave has big health benefits for mothers and babies, study shows

From reducing postpartum depression to improving breastfeeding duration, new research confirms just how vital paid leave is for families.

Too many politicians don’t know what it’s like to be pregnant or miscarry

Our nation’s policies have failed women and children for generations. My own miscarriage made that fact all too clear.

We need to normalize paternity leave once and for all

Just because moms can do it all doesn't mean they should have to.

It’s time for employers to stop penalizing parents who take paid family leave

Paid family leave has made me a better leader, teammate, and more passionate human.

Companies are cutting parental leave—why doesn’t the U.S. value families?

We are raising the next generation of humans. Let’s start treating that responsibility with the respect and support that it deserves.

New study shows just how financially devastating unpaid maternity leave is for US families

A survey of 1,001 employed women found that 74% wouldn’t have any cash savings left after eight weeks of unpaid maternity leave .

U.S. Army makes huge policy changes to help new parents

Parents who are soldiers inspired a new Army directive on parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies.

This mama perfectly sums up what everyone gets wrong about maternity leave

Anna Whitehouse, the founder of Mama Pukka, shared a mother's insight on maternity leave in a now-viral LinkedIn post.

How to tell your boss you’re pregnant

We've mapped out a discussion guide for you to bring to that important conversation.

Paid maternity leave saves mothers’ lives and livelihoods. Now we’re losing our best shot at it.

The mere fact that paid leave for new mothers and fathers is still not seen as critical to our national infrastructure is a devastating blow to all women.

Pregnancy loss leave must be included in our parental leave conversation

And first, we need to de-stigmatize it.