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Work-life balance is impossible when you’re a work-from-home mom

The reality of being a work-from-home mom with zero childcare is full of blurred boundaries

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To the mama looking for work

My career fueled me—but I was laid off on maternity leave. Now, I’m forced to reassess who I am.

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My career is my refuge and it makes me a better mom

"I enjoy making an impact outside of my house and that is nothing to be ashamed of."

mom hugging daughter as she contemplates quitting a toxic job

I quit my toxic dream job for my daughter

“I realized that no ‘dream’ job is worth the nightmare I endured in missing my daughter grow up.”

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Are you part of the “Sandwich Generation”? Why this growing group is facing the ultimate challenge

Among the countless systemic problems facing caregivers at work, companies have a rising mission-critical population on their hands—one they may not even have considered given the trajectory of the last few years. Enter: The Sandwich Generation.

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Just because I’m a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean I have to do it all

While I notably spend more time at home, the responsibility of the household does not solely fall on or depend on me. 

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Forcing employees back to the office is insulting and harmful to working parents

Unfortunately, some employers are clinging to obsolete, dysfunctional and, quite frankly, toxic attitudes about what it means to be a good and productive employee. And working moms are suffering as a result.

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This is not a drill: You’ll soon be able to mark texts as unread

Apple’s new iOS release is every mom’s dream come true.

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To the working mom who’s also a stay-at-home mom: I see you

At the end of the day, we don’t want our children to say that mama did it all. We want them to know that mama did what she could, and that was more than enough.

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The pandemic robbed me of my dream for another baby

And I’m not alone. Motherly's 2022 State of Motherhood survey revealed the largest percentage of moms ever who say they do not plan to have more children.

What to do with your kids when your childcare falls through unexpectedly

Even the best laid plans can fall apart at the last minute. Here's how to keep your toddler occupied while you work from home.

We captured a day in the life of a working mother of three―and it’s all-encompassing

In our Motherly exclusive video, we're standing by the timeless saying that "a mother's work is never done."

I started working part-time (and I love it)

I'm so glad that for right now, I'm exactly where I need and want to be: part-time at Motherly, and, as always, a full-time mother.

I’m never going back to an office again

My last job wanted a return to work in the office—and I decided I didn't.

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Class is in session

How I helped my teens do their best work from home

Unpopular opinion: I don’t regulate screen time

I know it's not a 'one-size-fits-all' solution, but hear me out.

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LinkedIn is finally adding “stay-at-home mom” as a job title

The professional social network announced a series of updates designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to describe their employment history.

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