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3. Take time to consider your ideal version of work and motherhood.
Spoiler: It didn’t.
“Back in the day you would have your aunts and cousins and everyone would help you raise your kids. It still takes a village.”
“The American workplace was set up on the assumption employees had partners who would stay home to do the unpaid work.”
4 steps to be a 40-week pregnant woman and a #GirlBoss at the same time.
I am a mother, and mothers are deep, complicated souls who cannot be pigeon-holed into one position.
To the mom who feels like she can never turn work off completely, because it’s always sort of lingering in the background or humming through her mind—I see you.
Here’s what I learned.
The solution could be as simple as better workplace policies—for men and women.
Thank you for choosing us. Your children are also ours now.
You made it so that I could be a working mom, and for that, I am so grateful.
Let’s get rid of this “primary parent” notion from the get-go. ?
But the non-monetary reasons may still be worth it for some families.
Moms are impressive. Awesome. Busy. Talented. Basically—what we’re trying to say is—moms…
New research shows the way we talk about our roles in front of our daughters seriously affects their views.
Actually, to suggest women “should” do anything other than what they feel is right for their families is anti-feminist.
Instead of the “motherhood penalty,” there should be the motherhood bonus, TBH.
There's no reason to fit into JUST the working mom or stay-at-home mom box.
The benefits kids receive from working or home-based parents basically equal out.
If only that mama who was so anxious for drop-off two years ago could see us now...
