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To the woman who loves motherhood, but doesn’t feel defined by it

Being fully immersed in the deep, sometimes treacherous waters of raising tiny humans is wondrous, yes—and occasionally overwhelming.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Mindy Kaling gets honest about working mom guilt: ‘You always feel like you’re missing out’

"I literally think there's no world where I would always feel like I bond with her enough and was not shortchanging time with her," Kaling told the Hollywood Reporter.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
woman sitting at desk working on laptop

When I first came back from maternity leave, I felt like I was better at my job than being a mom

But, little by little I started remembering why I founded my business in the first place. I remembered how wonderful my clients were and how satisfying it felt to use the intellectual part of my brain.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
Woman sitting down with baby

Does being a special needs mother make you a less valuable employee? Absolutely not

It is not like your hard-won professional skills have evaporated overnight the moment your child received their diagnosis.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Growing up with a working mom showed me what I can accomplish

It showed me that you can do all of this—you can be this brilliant, strong, woman—and you can still be a mom first.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Day care saved my motherhood

I have the incredible privilege of working from home, but I also felt like I was drowning.

Updated Jan. 14, 2019

To the ambitious, exhausted mamas out there—it’s worth it

I owe it to my son to be a good example of problem-solving and pushing forward to achieve my dreams.

Updated Jan. 11, 2019

The best life advice from famous working moms—from Michelle Obama to Victoria Beckham

There are so many incredible women who have succeeded at both 'insert job title' and 'mama.'

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

8 ways minimalist moms have this whole working thing figured out

Discover how minimalist moms balance work and family life effortlessly with these 8 practical tips for busy parents.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

Busy Philipps had to FaceTime into her daughter’s dance recital—and we totally get it

Because as much as we'd like to be in two places at once, we just can't.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

This is: The transition back to work after maternity leave

While it can feel a whole lot like jumping into the deep end and having no choice but to swim, you aren't in this alone. And you don't have to feel unprepared.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Motherhood is: Wondering if I chose the right daycare

I walked out the door after dropping her off and immediately burst into tears.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Joanna Gaines’ mantra for eliminating mom guilt is genius

It's all about replacing one word with another.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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