Career & Money

This mom explains why she refuses to take on a second job despite inflation costs

“$100,000 a year is the new $50,000 a year.”

Intensive parenting is making raising kids harder than ever, studies show

You’re not imagining it. A 2023 Pew Research study found that 70% of people believe that being a mother today is more demanding than it was just a few decades ago.

Lawyer moms need better childcare benefits—it’s time for existing programs to evolve

A career in law is incredibly demanding for anyone, let alone a parent trying to strike that elusive work-life balance.

Army veteran went into cardiac arrest while pregnant—here’s what she wants you to know

This Army veteran learned about heart health, parenting, and patience through a scary event.

New report proves that employer-offered caregiving benefits increase productivity *and* profit

The R.O.I. of Caregiving Benefits report from The Fifth Trimester and Vivvi unearthed some remarkable statistics.

Here’s how to practice ‘loud budgeting’ with your kids—from a family finance expert

Modeling how to save and budget are some ways you can help them learn important money concepts.

Kaley Cuoco isn’t here for fellow adults now calling her ‘mama’

If you’re not Matilda, please refrain from calling Kaley Cuoco ‘mama’

If your kids’ Happy Meals have gotten too expensive, McDonald’s has an answer for you

If you think McDonald's has gotten too expensive, you're not alone—and the CEO is responding.

More parents are using their retirement savings to help their adult kids because of the economy

"The economy is different now"

Breaking the generational cycle of poverty: Why safe and affordable homes are essential for children’s future

1 in 30 kids experience homelessness each year.

26 women on the surprising benefits of being a mother and entrepreneur

Life will inevitably be changed when raising a family and building a business. That said, there are some surprising benefits that may come your way when balancing both.

15 women on the surprising challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship

From navigating identity crises to the constant undercurrent of guilt, 15 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective unveil their most surprising challenges on juggling parenthood with entrepreneurship.

The new ‘loud budgeting’ trend is so smart—especially for families

Think of it as the alternative to ‘quiet luxury’.

Parental burnout: What it is—and what to do about it

Am I just stressed out or am I really experiencing burnout?

Working mom’s viral video nails why remote work is so important for mothers

Her job shouldn’t be the exception, flexible work schedules should be the norm.

Working mamas: 4 ways to find more fulfillment in every aspect of your life

I try to be intentional in every conversation I have to build genuine connections.

We are mothering within ‘patriarchal motherhood’

And it can feel oppressive. Here’s how to shift that pressure to make motherhood more empowering for yourself and mothers everywhere.

 Sick of sick days? So is my boss

There is no real rest for working parents, particularly mothers.

9 parenting Substacks worth your precious inbox space

Apologies to your ‘inbox zero’ goals.

What parents need to know about the Child Tax Credit this year

Got a big family? This might come as a relief.