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Working Mom

You love your kids, but that doesn't mean you're done with your career. Here's what every working mom needs to know about maternity leave, paid time off, flexibility, and other support needed from companies.

Employer Resources

Study: What Employers Can Do to Keep Moms in the Workforce

60% of working moms say the effects of the pandemic could push them out of work

Research

Study: What Working Moms Need Most During COVID-19 as Work-from-Home Orders Are Extended

How employers, employees, coworkers, and partners can support moms who are working from home and caring for children

Working During Coronavirus

15 Funny & Relatable Tweets from Parents Working from Home with Kids

Wear your child as a backpack!

Parenting

5 Teacher-Approved Apps Your Kids Will Love

As told by an 8 year old

Workplace Rights

A Guide to Short Term Disability for the Self-Employed

Plus the FAQs you need the answers to

Career Development

How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby in 2021?

We're not just talking about money

Pregnancy

How to Manage Anxiety During Pregnancy at Work

It's not just you

Quotes

20 Pregnancy Quotes for Your Journey to Motherhood

I remember being able to get up without sound effects...good times

Return to Work

How the Baby Blues Affect Your Return to Work

Some sadness or anxiety is to be expected

Pregnancy

The Working Woman’s Guide to Pregnancy Insomnia

How to sleep like a baby (when you’re growing a baby)

Pregnancy

Mother’s Rooms: What’s Required, What’s Needed, & What to Bring

We took Mr. Bun E. Rabbit to work, and you won't *believe* what happened

Return to Work

Ask a Recruiter: How Can I Ease My Transition Back to Work After Taking a Leave of Absence?

Plus, how to talk about it on your resume and in your cover letter

Pregnancy

The Working Woman’s Guide to Flying While Pregnant

And how to talk to your boss about it

Guides to Discrimination

Know Your Rights: The Ins and Outs of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act

What it is, what it covers, and what you’re entitled to

Reading

4 Books You’ll Love as a Working Mom (or Mom-to-Be)

"Goodnight Moon" not included

Pregnancy

How to Beat Pregnancy Exhaustion When You Do Paid Work, Too

Must. Keep. Eyes. Open.

Pregnancy

7 Ways to Relieve Stress During Pregnancy

Breathe...breathe...breathe...

Pregnancy

How to Respond When Someone Touches Your Baby Bump

One of those lines that didn’t need to be crossed

Pregnancy

How & When to Tell Coworkers You’re Expecting

Secrets, secrets are no fun unless they're shared with everyone

Pregnancy

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Ask About the Office Baby Shower

It’s raining babies. Hallelujah!