Work & Motherhood

Army veteran went into cardiac arrest while pregnant—here’s what she wants you to know

This Army veteran learned about heart health, parenting, and patience through a scary event.

New report proves that employer-offered caregiving benefits increase productivity *and* profit

The R.O.I. of Caregiving Benefits report from The Fifth Trimester and Vivvi unearthed some remarkable statistics.

Kaley Cuoco isn’t here for fellow adults now calling her ‘mama’

If you’re not Matilda, please refrain from calling Kaley Cuoco ‘mama’

26 women on the surprising benefits of being a mother and entrepreneur

Life will inevitably be changed when raising a family and building a business. That said, there are some surprising benefits that may come your way when balancing both.

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.

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

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

Working mom’s viral video nails why remote work is so important for mothers

Her job shouldn’t be the exception, flexible work schedules should be the norm.

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.

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.

 Sick of sick days? So is my boss

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

9 parenting Substacks worth your precious inbox space

Apologies to your ‘inbox zero’ goals.

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.

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.

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.

Study reveals potentially huge advantage of working from home

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

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.

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…

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.

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.