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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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Kamren on struggling to find joy when she became a mother for the first time

I wish more people were honest and open about how not so fun it can be. How raw, demanding, lonely, frustrating, exhausting [motherhood] is.

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61 side gigs for SAHMs

It may be easier than you think to bring in some extra cash.

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8 productivity strategies for moms who are stressed about doing it all

Most productivity advice feels like it's not written for moms—these tips are different.

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What I wish my co-workers knew about being a working mom

I know I am supposed to leave my personal life at the door when I come to the office, but when you are a mom to two small kids, that is hard to do.

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I’m a CEO and a mom who doesn’t do it all, not even close

For me, accepting the limitations of my time and energy forces me to get incredibly clear about what I value most.

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What do moms do on their days off? Work

A new study shows dads log 50 more minutes of relaxation on the weekends than moms.

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To the mama who has to cram in work after bedtime

In a perfect world, we would be applauded for our commitment to our families and discouraged from logging on after hours.

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This viral photo proves that moms are *always* working

It's great that this powerful COO is sharing the struggles that working parents face and that a working mother's spouse is recognizing her efforts on a personal level. But there are some things that need to change.

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Even Beyoncé finds working motherhood really, really hard

She recently opened up about her struggles—and we never thought we'd say this—but we kind of feel like we can relate to Beyoncé.

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What I didn’t understand about being a working mom before I was one

I saw working moms come in flustered at 8 a.m. and didn't realize the battles they'd already fought that day.

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