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Why I’m Saying Yes to (Some) Unpaid Labor

Why I’m Saying Yes to (Some) Unpaid Labor

Resisting unpaid labor is a feminist move. In the real world, it’s complicated.

by Josie Cox
‘Engorged With Milk and Aching For My Child’

‘Engorged With Milk and Aching For My Child’

Throughout history, breastfeeding is depicted as a symbol of maternal love, but pumping seems a more accurate reflection of what being a parent looks like in a late-capitalist society.

by Corinne Botz
When School’s Out, Girls Keep Reading. Boys Don’t.

When School’s Out, Girls Keep Reading. Boys Don’t.

Research shows that boys' reading drops during school closures and holidays, while girls’ remains steady.

by Josie Cox
It’s So Easy to Blame the Mom

It’s So Easy to Blame the Mom

America is funding research to identify the root causes of autism, but it's looking in all the wrong places.

by Molly Dickens
The Community I Never Knew I Needed? It Was Right Here All Along.

The Community I Never Knew I Needed? It Was Right Here All Along.

When I went on maternity leave, I assumed I’d be lonely. Instead, I connected with the world in a whole new way.

by Amita Joshi-Welton
Gentle Parenting is Gentle on Everyone But the Mothers Doing It

Gentle Parenting is Gentle on Everyone But the Mothers Doing It

While gentle parenting places a high value on children’s feelings, it doesn’t have the same concerns about parents.

by Emma Haslett
How Back to School Puts Working Moms in an Impossible Bind

How Back to School Puts Working Moms in an Impossible Bind

The mismatch of days off between schools and workplaces is an annual puzzle. It’s moms who bear the brunt.

by Kathleen Davis
I Wish Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Was the Solution to America’s Child Care Crisis. It’s Not.

I Wish Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Was the Solution to America’s Child Care Crisis. It’s Not.

Beware the 'momwashing' provisions.

by Molly Dickens
Moms: Proving, Yet Again, They're Just As Dedicated

Moms: Proving, Yet Again, They're Just As Dedicated

If employers want to retain talent, they need to build cultures that truly support mothers without penalizing ambition.

by Josie Cox
When Did Boy Mom Culture Become So Problematic?

When Did Boy Mom Culture Become So Problematic?

There’s science to back up the idea that parenting boys is different—but social media has made it weird.

by Holly Baxter
Alexa, How Do I Stop This Meltdown?

Alexa, How Do I Stop This Meltdown?

AI can make our lives more efficient and streamlined, sure, but it can also make parenting easier.

by Haley Swenson
Can Chatbots Make You a Better Parent? Yes, Here's What to Ask.

Can Chatbots Make You a Better Parent? Yes, Here's What to Ask.

AI can be as useful in the home as it can be at work. Sometimes it's just a question of getting started.

by Haley Swenson

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