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Work & Motherhood

The choices can feel overwhelming, but remember – you’re not alone. Get fresh inspiration and perspective with advice from real mamas.

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Viral photo shows the perfect way this professor supports his students who are moms

Dr. Troy Littleton says the pack 'n play crib is his "favorite new equipment purchase for the lab."

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Non-negotiable: My husband is an equal partner

Both of us must know what goes into running the household—and we need to tackle that workload as a team.

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act passes in the House

The bill is all about protecting pregnant workers and their unborn children. It now heads to the Senate.

These 10 groups want to help more moms get elected to office

We know that mothers are leaders. It's time we saw more political leaders who are mothers.

These $800 billion bouquets expose the real value of unpaid labor provided by moms

This Mother's Day, The Marshall Plan for Moms wants you to consider the true value of mothers' work.

Why it matters when working moms like Emerald Fennell win big at awards shows

The "Promising Young Woman" writer-director took home an Academy Award last night for a film she made when she was seven months pregnant.

We love this daughter’s spot-on impression of her WFH mama

Our kids are watching us. And they're learning that we are masters of multitasking.

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LinkedIn is finally adding “stay-at-home mom” as a job title

The professional social network announced a series of updates designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to describe their employment history.

The pandemic set back gender parity by an entire generation

U.S. women won't reach pay equity with men for at least 60 years, says the World Economic Forum

Here’s the problem with Equal Pay Day

On average, women are paid 82 cents for every dollar paid to a white male worker. But that's only part of the story.

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This image of a pregnant CEO at work is so powerful for what it represents

"I want every little girl—every child, really—out there to know this is what a venture-backed CEO . . . looks like."

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