working mother

I had a baby at the height of my career—and it was the best decision I ever made

My son mellowed me; he softened me and transformed my ambitions in a way I could never have predicted.

These are the best credit card reward programs for families

From travel points to getting your child ready for college.

Michelle Williams’ powerful Emmy speech is inspiring working moms everywhere

She makes a call for equal pay—and we're here for it.

Paid leave + beyond: 11 companies that have amazing benefits for working parents 👏

They get it.

Valerie Jarrett’s powerful advice for working mothers: Stop pretending

Jarrett says having her daughter was a wakeup call, and that looking down at Laura made her realize she was not satisfied professionally. She wanted something more and wanted an environment where she could thrive—without having to act like motherhood was some secret mission.

Parents are a huge asset to any company, says Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp

"I definitely witnessed prior to having kids that moms were just so effective at managing their time, having perspective, understanding what was an emergency," says Beauchamp.

To our nanny: Thank you for everything you do

Thank you for giving us the peace of mind that he is well taken care of, loved, respected and nurtured every single day.

As a working mom, I don’t ‘have it all’—but I love everything I have

I still don't have it "all." What I do have is realistic expectations for what I can accomplish in a day.

Feel like crying at work? Here’s how to handle it

It happens to the best of us.

Working makes *me* such a better mom

I feel more balanced as a person because working helps me maintain my own identity.

What being a working mom is *really* like

Motherhood is all encompassing, for better and for worse.

When mom guilt whispers, ‘You’re a bad mom’

What if I decided to accept the presence of mom guilt, instead of fighting it?

How to let go of guilt + focus on the benefits of working motherhood

Whether you too are an entrepreneur or whether you work in a more traditional role, you have a choice too.

Made in the USA: How one entrepreneur and new mom is bringing local back

Aftcra is an innovative online marketplace where you can buy and sell handmade goods made by artisans in the USA.

Werk is on a mission—to provide flex jobs to mothers where care + career are equally valued

The next phase of the women’s movement is about embracing ambition and care simultaneously, and equally.

5 myths about working from home—what mamas really need to know

#4—You won’t need childcare. False! You will. You definitely will.

Belly Armor’s mama CEO talks building a brand and a family

I felt compelled to raise awareness about this emerging health issue, particularly amongst parents and parents-to-be.

Mothers still don’t hold the top jobs in the U.S. It’s time for change.

In the U.S., just 1/10 of the most powerful leaders are women with children. Yet 8/10 top jobs are held by fathers.

How mom of four Raegan Moya-Jones built aden + anais into a global empire

Motherly means strength. There is something about becoming a mother that brings out strength you never knew you had…because you’re gonna need it. 

This CEO mama is working to create incredible job opportunities for new moms

Whether on maternity leave, looking to dip your toes in a project, or ready to dive into a new career move STAT.