Work & Motherhood

What I wish I knew about being a stay-at-home mom

If I could rewind the clock, there are a few things I wish I could tell my new-stay-at-home-mom-self. But of course, I can’t. So instead I’ll say them to you.

How to tell your boss you’re pregnant

We've mapped out a discussion guide for you to bring to that important conversation.

After going back to work, I now cherish ‘boring’ days with my baby

These days, Sunday nights include packing many tiny containers full of toddler-friendly finger…

6 common myths about workplace flexibility—debunked

Myth #1: Women who request flexibility are less serious about their careers.

Paid leave has been added back into major social spending bill

Speaker Pelosi added four weeks of paid family leave back into the social spending bill.

Paid maternity leave saves mothers’ lives and livelihoods. Now we’re losing our best shot at it.

The mere fact that paid leave for new mothers and fathers is still not seen as critical to our national infrastructure is a devastating blow to all women.

To the working mamas who feel like they’re failing every. single. day

Mama, it's not your fault.

A postpartum plan is just as important as a birth plan. Here’s how to make one.

It's all about *your* health and sanity, mama.

If SAHMs were paid, their salary would be $184K/year

According to the latest data from salary.com.

When all you feel is guilt: A letter to new working moms

A letter to new mamas who are back at work.

To the burned-out working mom: I see you

Sometimes it feels like "leaning in" means overload. But mama, we've got this.

Pumping at work: What you need to know and how to prepare

From packing in advance to talking to your manager, here's how to set yourself up for pumping success.

This reporter says she wasn’t allowed to pump at work: ‘Find a Target or a hospital’

Kate Rayner is suing NBC Universal over her former station's lack of accommodations for her pumping.

Cleo Wade’s viral Instagram clapback is an anthem for working moms

We're here for this.

We captured a day in the life of a working mother of three―and it’s all-encompassing

In our Motherly exclusive video, we're standing by the timeless saying that "a mother's work is never done."

America had universal childcare during WWII. It’s time to do it again

It's time to take what we learned from WWII and help American families today.

This artist nails the frustration mothers are feeling for how the pandemic has impacted women

"We need to not cope, like we always do," she argues. "We need to get mad and get people listening and get solutions to these problems!"

Mom’s viral Out Of Office email captures how all working mothers feel right now

"Due to patriarchy, I am behind in emails."

Burnout is real, says the World Health Organization (and mothers everywhere)

If we want to prevent maternal burnout at work and at home we have to start talking honestly about the stress we are facing.

6 lies I believed about going from stay-at-home to working mom

#3: That my kids would feel neglected.