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Ryan Reynolds kissing young daughter at Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony

Ryan Reynolds on being a working dad: ‘I don’t want to miss this time with my kids’

He says he wants to spend time with his family before his kids are "teenagers who loathe me."

Updated Dec. 08, 2021
5 ways working mamas can make + keep more money

5 ways working mamas can make + keep more money

You value your time, your money, and most of all your children.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

How ‘SMART goals’ got me out of my postpartum funk

The SMART goals became a distraction from the self-loathing that had consumed me for months.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022
working mother bonding with baby

9 ways to stay super-bonded with baby as a working mother

3. Leave at least 2 hours between your return home and your baby’s bedtime, if possible.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022

How to turn your mommy blog into a career

Want to make money documenting life with your kids? Here’s how.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Even 5 minutes of self-care can make you a better mother

The founder of Mama Glow on 5 ways to find your best mama self. 

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

6 strategies to keep your career alive while becoming a stay-at-home mom

Wondering how to keep your career alive even if you choose to become a stay at home mom?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

4 ways to create a dreamy + productive home office

3. Get rid of anything you don’t need, suggests the founder of Matimati.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022

6 working mom myths you’ve got to overcome to thrive

1. A working mom cannot dedicate much time to her family. Oh, really? 

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Want to love your child? Love yourself first, mama

The new normal is that I work when I should be sleeping because it seems like I can’t get enough done during the day.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Stressed to the max? 6 strategies for busy moms in times of overwhelm

3. Completely accomplish something—the laundry, work emails, or even cleaning the bathroom.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Want to become super efficient at work? Have a baby

Want to become a master of efficiency? BECOME A MOM.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
man sitting at desk with toddler while on laptop

Family-friendly companies change the game for dads

#1—Flexibility is everything.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Working motherhood is hard. That’s also what makes it meaningful.

I have learned that my life is much more meaningful when I say yes to hard work with intention and purpose.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Are you interviewing at a family-friendly company? Here are 5 ways to tell.

#5—Use free tools like Fairygodboss which allows you to read about experiences from women at thousands of companies.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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