This story was originally published by The 19th. How have long day care waitlists affected you and your family? Have…
This year, for the first time ever, the median age of people giving birth reached 30 years old according to…
This story was originally published by The 19th. In Minnesota, a pregnant letter carrier said she had to use sick…
“Mommy brain” is a well-documented phenomenon in which new moms report becoming more forgetful and having more trouble with abstract…
Federal investigators are looking into the conditions for nursing mothers working in New York state and city agencies after a…
In a new unwelcome trend, many companies are cutting down on the amount of paid parental leave they offer to…
These days it seems that most parents, regardless of race, class, or socioeconomic status, believe the more time we spend…
Lots of folks get the day off of work or school for Labor Day — but do many of us…
Navigating a pregnancy in the workplace can be fraught — and there are lots of variables at play that can…
Finding quality, affordable child care has always been challenging for parents, but the situation has become more dire in recent…
This pandemic has felt endless for most people—and perhaps for no one more than parents, many of whom have spent…
Grandparents helping raise their grandkids is no new thing, but some families are relying even more on grandparents now as…
Have you ever lost your patience with your children? Yep, every parent has. It’s pretty common, but with the extra…
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic over a year ago, millions of people have lost their jobs, and many…
The United States has a long-standing child care crisis. The system is plagued with inequitable access for children from communities…
Tons of evidence shows that coronavirus job losses have disproportionately affected women, many of them mothers who have added homeschool…
Many parents are currently navigating an entirely new normal: Working from home while taking care of their kids full-time. As…
Despite America’s new love affair with remote work, not all jobs can be done from home. If you’re a parent…
As state and local governments begin to phase in a reopening of businesses and public services, some parents are being…
Whether you’re applying for Unemployment Insurance (UI) for the first time, or having trouble applying for the new benefits available…
Parents with children in the special education system often struggle to balance work with the many appointments and school meetings…
Women represent just under half of the total workforce in the US, and it’s no longer unusual for women to…
You’re busy, your partner is busy, everyone is so busy. But are we too busy to enjoy even the most…
Nearly two-thirds of American families do not have enough money in savings to last them six weeks. The six-week rule…
When parents have unpredictable work schedules, their children often have worse behavior and less consistent child care, found researchers at…
In recent years America has done a lot of talking about the elusive work life balance, but are we actually…
If you think companies are more committed to diversity than ever before, you’re probably right. We certainly hear a lot…
Affordable and quality child care should be available to all families. Unfortunately, child care options vary widely across the country,…
Expectant working mothers have a lot on their minds, from maternity leave to child care. If they’re planning to breastfeed…
Moms across Chicago are organizing to distribute “Baby on Board” buttons to pregnant public transportation passengers to encourage fellow riders…