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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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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.

ParentalBurnout

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

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

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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.

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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.

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 Sick of sick days? So is my boss

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

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How setting boundaries helped me be a more present mom, colleague and boss

Most people are extremely understanding about respecting your boundaries when you communicate with clarity and kindness.

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Embracing a career downshift in your late thirties

In reality, true success is being able to find balance and prioritize what truly matters to you.

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Balancing a newborn and working full-time

Perhaps with my fresh and recent experience on my motherhood resume, I can provide solace or understanding to other mothers experiencing this, too.

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Study reveals potentially huge advantage of working from home

“It’s one interesting piece of the puzzle, but not the whole story.”

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From postpartum pajamas to corporate pants: A guide to sanity

I have found a balance that works for me and may work for you too.

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A few words for this working mother

Whether it's praise or judgment, why do a few words from someone make me rethink my value as a working mom?

Report shows for lower-income moms, even feeling burnout is a luxury

 Lower-income working mothers face more barriers to career development than higher-income mothers…

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It’s time for businesses to step up to address the childcare cliff

The childcare cliff looms as a threat to the career trajectories of working mothers, posing a substantial threat to the hard-won gains in gender equity within the workforce. Businesses have a key role to play in addressing the issue.

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After the childcare cliff, Congress must invest in early education

President Biden's push to address the childcare cliff would provide much-needed relief to childcare providers and families, which is why Congress needs to act now.

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Empowering well-being: Practical tips for parents and organizational leaders

Whether you’re a parent and/or leader, you have the opportunity to influence and impact not only your own well-being, but that of many.

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Why I hid my pregnancy

Having a child, especially when it’s your first, is an anxious enough time as it is without having the added worry that you could lose your job because of it.

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What I didn’t know about motherhood before I lost my day job

We all know that these are the years we won’t get back—not just of our kids’ lives but of our own too.

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Supporting working parents is good for business, full stop

The founder of Superkin shares 3 ways companies can better support working parents—and 3 reasons why doing so is business-critical.

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