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Career & Money

Motherly shares expert-backed resources for conquering motherhood, career and finances. We’ll help you balance money and motherhood.

mom working with baby on her lap another reason why parental leave isn't enough for working parents

Parental leave isn’t enough

Here’s why employers must support parents beyond infancy.

Mom using ChatGPT as child sleeps - Motherly's guide to ChatGPT for parents

I’m a ChatGPT convert—here’s how it helps with my mental load of motherhood

ChatGPT has saved me at least 5-10 hours of work and 1-3 hours in the middle of the night worrying about said work. I’m officially a convert.

busy moms reveal the best time saving tips

19 time-saving tips to help increase your productivity

From journaling regularly to harnessing the power of a calendar, we spoke with 30 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective to get you the inside scoop on their most trusted time savers.

mother trying to work wtih toddler and baby on her lap - women on why they left the workforce

6 moms reveal why they left the workforce in the last year

For many working mothers, the Great Resignation hasn’t ended.

5 stress-free ways to simplify your life

Feeling overwhelmed? Here are tips to simplify your days so you can maximize time with your family.

mom at computer thinking her career makes her a better mom

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 kissing child while working on computer- working mom guilt

Rejecting ‘working mom guilt’ made me a better parent 

I know my example will still shape my sons’ perspectives about equity.

mom writing in her journal using productivity hacks to get things done

5 productivity hacks to make you feel more energized and organized

Here are five productivity tips to help you move forward in your career—or at the very least, streamline your days so you’ll feel more energized and organized.

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.”

woman overcoming imposter syndrome while trying to work on her laptop

Thinking of switching careers? Here’s how to overcome imposter syndrome

Ever felt like you weren’t qualified, prepared or accomplished enough? Here’s how to confront that self-doubt head-on.

dad laying in bed with two kids reading-4-day work week trial

This 4-day work week trial shows men did A LOT more childcare

“It is wonderful to see that we can shift the dial and start to create more balance of care duties in households.”

business woman talking in a meeting about support for working moms

Working moms have to look out for one another—because no one else will

We now have the unique opportunity to change this paradigm one organization at a time. 

working dad playing with his baby

This boss’ words to a working dad is something every father needs to hear

Nothing I ever accomplish in my career will be seen as more memorable than the memories I am making being a dad.

mom pursuing higher education doing work on her computer in the kitchen with her baby

It’s never too late to pursue higher education—even when you’re a mom

I was shocked at how having a baby pushed me to go for what I truly wanted—including getting my master's degree.

woman part of the sandwich generation working from home

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.

parents at the dining table looking at papers-filing 2023 taxes

What parents need to know about filing their 2023 taxes

Tax advice for parents—whether you just welcomed a baby last year or have a household full of kids.

smiling father playing with his baby normalize paternity leave

We need to normalize paternity leave once and for all

Just because moms can do it all doesn't mean they should have to.

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