Parental Leave

Navigating parental leave policies can feel like an unsolveable puzzle, but the benefits are real. Motherly is here for you with advice and essays from real mamas.

Parental Leave

9 tips for going back to work from maternity leave during COVID-19

You are *not* failing. You are being asked to do the impossible right now.

Parental Leave

Microsoft is giving an extra 12 weeks of paid leave to parents because of coronavirus

Parents said school closures changed their lives and their employer listened.

Parental Leave

These are the paid leave policies gaining traction in Washington

We know Americans want paid family leave and that it would help babies, fathers and mothers. This is the #yearofthemother and we want to hear more conversations and more progress on Capitol Hill.

Parental Leave

Parental leave alone won’t fix the income gender gap—but here’s what does

Changing the way we think about roles in workplaces + homes could help—at least when it comes to the next generation.

Parental Leave

Federal workers just got paid leave, but the rest of America needs it, too

Just over 2 million workers got access to paid leave but there are more than 157 million Americans working across the nation.

Pregnancy

Paid parental leave was finally discussed in last night’s presidential debate

Here's where the candidates stand.

Parental Leave

Adoptive parents need parental leave, too—here’s why + how you can help

1. Children need bonding time.

Parental Leave

Alexis Ohanian’s emotional experience shines a light on why all dads deserve paid leave

He's on a mission.

Parental Leave

How to make going back to work after maternity leave a smooth transition

1. Set expectations with your boss.

Celebrity News

Amy Schumer is refreshingly honest about the bittersweet end of maternity leave

It's okay to miss work, and it's okay to miss your baby.

Parental Leave

This NFL player just took paternity leave (and he should not have to defend that choice)

Football player Jalen Ramsey should be applauded, not attacked, for taking leave.

Parental Leave

Will paid parental leave get some air time during the third Democratic debate?

We hope so.