working mom

“I was not ready”—This mom’s honest post about maternity leave is so relatable

"As a majority income source for our family, I was forced to suck it up, put on a smile, and get back to work."

To the burned-out working mom: I see you

Sometimes it feels like "leaning in" means overload. But mama, we've got this.

I am so thankful for this beautiful chaos that is motherhood

Three little kids, a husband, a full time job, a house, a dog, and 1,000 other random things that require my attention—it's a lot. A lot of chaos, a lot of mess, and lot of exhaustion.

To the new mama of two: My one piece of advice

Staying present took more work this time around, but I still tried to relish the moments of joy between those long, lonely nights.

4 return-to-office lessons I learned from my kindergarten graduate

I've been nervous about my return to work–but my six-year-old son has been my biggest inspiration.

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."

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.

This artist nails the frustration mothers are feeling for how the pandemic has impacted women

"We need to not cope, like we always do," she argues. "We need to get mad and get people listening and get solutions to these problems!"

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.

Mom’s viral Out Of Office email captures how all working mothers feel right now

"Due to patriarchy, I am behind in emails."

‘Loki’ star reveals how she’s able to breastfeed on set

This photo of Sophia Di Martino's costume is everything.

Breastfeeding athletes can now bring babies to the Olympics after moms speak out

Initially, COVID restrictions wouldn't allow nursing athletes to bring their babies to the games.

Daycare closures forced 600,000 moms to leave their jobs during the pandemic

Without reliable childcare, hundreds of thousands of women were forced to choose between their careers and their children.

Burnout is real, says the World Health Organization (and mothers everywhere)

If we want to prevent maternal burnout at work and at home we have to start talking honestly about the stress we are facing.

6 lies I believed about going from stay-at-home to working mom

#3: That my kids would feel neglected.

Maternity leave planning—16 essential questions to ask your employer

3. Am I entitled to benefits when on maternity leave?

Women could lose $600,000 in lifetime earnings because of the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't just forced millions of women out of the workforce. It's impacted their earning potential for years to come.

Ayesha Curry describes the difficulties of building a career with young children at home

"There's gotta be a way to do both," said the bestselling cookbook author.

This mom was pressured to finish a work meeting—even after her water broke

This is just one example of how harmful 'hustle culture' can be toward pregnant workers.