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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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To my coworkers: I leave work ‘early’ but I’m doing more than ever

Nothing forces production like needing to finish your work to head home to your favorite little human.

Why I’m not ‘leaning in’ at work—for now

Quitting feels like cutting my safety net loose, but the plunge is exhilarating.

Moms pay the price for America’s workaholic culture—Melinda Gates wants it to stop

“The American workplace was set up on the assumption employees had partners who would stay home to do the unpaid work.”

I feel guilty at work and guilty when I’m not working—but why?

I am a mother, and mothers are deep, complicated souls who cannot be pigeon-holed into one position.

To all the hardworking flex-worker moms out there—I see you

To the mom who feels like she can never turn work off completely, because it’s always sort of lingering in the background or humming through her mind—I see you.

To the women who took care of my daughter when I couldn’t—thank you

You made it so that I could be a working mom, and for that, I am so grateful.

What to say to reduce the next generation’s working-mom guilt

New research shows the way we talk about our roles in front of our daughters seriously affects their views. 

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How to go back to work without weaning

Weaning is the process of transitioning from breastfeeding to not breastfeeding at all.

How to Pack Your Pumping Bag

9 essentials every working, pumping mom needs.

How a Chef Pumps at Work

Not all breastfeeding mom journeys look the same.

The Pumping Glossary

Your go-to guide for breast pumping lingo.

Once and for all: Having a working mom doesn’t hurt kids, research shows

The benefits kids receive from working or home-based parents basically equal out.

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An honest look at why I work from home

Some families simply need a second income to make ends meet.

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Sometimes what you need is a break—even from your own business

It’s OK to build a business that makes you proud. It’s also OK to walk away from it when you need. 

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