Work & Motherhood

When the childcare cliff comes, moms will (literally) pay the price

The loss of pandemic-era funding for childcare centers will inevitably force more moms to leave the workforce.

To the mama looking for work

My career fueled me—but I was laid off on maternity leave. Now, I’m forced to reassess who I am.

Breastfeeding at work is hard. Here’s how employers can make it easier

Too many companies make it difficult or downright impossible for working moms to continue breastfeeding.

What I’m teaching my daughters as a WFH mom at a high-growth startup

Growing a career and fulfilling the role of wife, mom, sister, friend, aunt and any other roles you may take on is a continuous ebb and flow.

Pumping at work is work

Breastfeeding rates plummet when parents return to work. From setting a schedule to talking to colleagues, here’s how to make pumping at work easier.

Why every working mother needs a coach

While there are countless resources for how to become a mom and care for baby, there are far fewer resources on how to become a working mom. Where’s the return-to-work doula, so to speak?

4 productivity tips that helped me avoid burnout after maternity leave

Here are the four major changes I made that have made me more productive—at work and at home—since returning back to work after maternity leave.

Parental leave isn’t enough

Here’s why employers must support parents beyond infancy.

I’m a ChatGPT convert—here’s how it helps with my mental load of motherhood

ChatGPT has saved me at least 5-10 hours of work and 1-3 hours in the middle of the night worrying about said work. I’m officially a convert.

19 time-saving tips to help increase your productivity

From journaling regularly to harnessing the power of a calendar, we spoke with 30 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective to get you the inside scoop on their most trusted time savers.

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A guide for the working mom-to-be.

6 moms reveal why they left the workforce in the last year

For many working mothers, the Great Resignation hasn’t ended.

5 stress-free ways to simplify your life

Feeling overwhelmed? Here are tips to simplify your days so you can maximize time with your family.

My career is my refuge and it makes me a better mom

"I enjoy making an impact outside of my house and that is nothing to be ashamed of."

Rejecting ‘working mom guilt’ made me a better parent 

I know my example will still shape my sons’ perspectives about equity.

5 productivity hacks to make you feel more energized and organized

Here are five productivity tips to help you move forward in your career—or at the very least, streamline your days so you’ll feel more energized and organized.

I quit my toxic dream job for my daughter

“I realized that no ‘dream’ job is worth the nightmare I endured in missing my daughter grow up.”

Thinking of switching careers? Here’s how to overcome imposter syndrome

Ever felt like you weren’t qualified, prepared or accomplished enough? Here’s how to confront that self-doubt head-on.

Working moms have to look out for one another—because no one else will

We now have the unique opportunity to change this paradigm one organization at a time. 

It’s never too late to pursue higher education—even when you’re a mom

I was shocked at how having a baby pushed me to go for what I truly wanted—including getting my master's degree.