Work & Motherhood

Teddy bears aren’t just for kids—why comfort objects might help adults sleep better too

Hugging a stuffed animal or weighted plush can reduce cortisol levels and lower anxiety.

Why return-to-office mandates could set working moms back for decades

Return-to-office mandates are forcing working moms back into outdated, unsustainable expectations—undoing decades of progress in workplace equity.

Boston mayor Michelle Wu brings 2-week-old newborn to work—and sparks a debate

Her return has reignited a familiar conversation about the impossible expectations placed on women in leadership.

How much is a mother’s work worth? $140,315, study shows

The figure reflects the multi-hyphenate role moms play daily: caregiver, chef, teacher, chauffeur, nurse, household manager, and so much more.

Snow days aren’t a break for parents—they’re a caregiving crisis

“Kids are probably going to pop into Zoom calls, and I might just have to have an extended lunch break to take them sledding!”

Working dads: The term we all need—and why it helps working moms too  

Men are stepping up at home—whether it’s being at the school play or managing the morning chaos—but workplace culture hasn’t caught up.

Amy Adams opens up about crying in closets and the pressure to be ‘good at everything’ as a new mom

Amy Adams, six-time Oscar nominee, knows exactly what that feels like. In a new People interview, she opened up about what she calls her “closet crying” era as a new mom.

42% of women are less likely to start a business after having kids—here’s why that needs to change

The lack of financial and social support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum in the U.S. makes entrepreneurship feel less like an opportunity and more like an impossible dream. 

New York just made history: Pregnant workers will get paid prenatal leave starting 2025

This first-of-its-kind policy gives moms the time (and financial support) to prioritize their health and ensure their babies get the best possible start.

“But who’s watching the kids?” Why it’s time to retire this question forever

Have you seen the trend taking over social media #womeninmalefields? It’s full…

Catch-22: No job, no childcare; no childcare, no job

Long waitlist times and the exorbitant price of childcare create barriers for me, as a woman, to return to the workforce—a challenge I’m sure many other mothers face as well.

Almost 50% of parents heading back to work after parental leave found it harder than expected, survey finds

The founder of Parentaly shares tips for a smoother return to office.

Working women still do most of the housework—so why are men saying they now do a lot more?

The annual Women in the Workplace report from Lean In and McKinsey finds diverging perceptions in how women and men see their contributions at home.

Childcare costs are impacting every aspect of moms’ lives

Candidates failed to address how they’d tackle soaring childcare costs at the last debate. 14 moms told us why it should be a priority.

The life hacks that enable me to run a business and be there for my family

29 entrepreneurs from the Dreamers & Doers collective share their best tips that help them thrive in wo​​rk and motherhood—and get somewhere close to balance.

Work-life balance is impossible when you’re a work-from-home mom

The reality of being a work-from-home mom with zero childcare is full of blurred boundaries

47% of parents still aren’t given enough time to pump at work

Even though the PUMP Act declaring that requirement is in full effect.

Here’s what moms need to know about Project 2025 and how it impacts us all

Project 2025 outlines several changes that would greatly impact women and mothers in multiple ways.

Hoda’s heartwarming return home after the Olympics is every working mom’s tornado of joy, guilt and love

Hoda Kotb’s tear-jerking (happy tears, of course) greeting from her daughters had me reliving every one of my own returns home after a work trip.

To the mama on vacation: Leave the laptop at home

Work will survive—and so will you.