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fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 weeks ago

Brittany Pettersen on Being a New Mom While in Congress

"There is no parental leave [for Congress members]. They still do things the way they did almost 250 years ago. The challenge was not about whether I should be working-because I understand how essential this is to represent my constituents-but it was being there in person that was so limiting. I knew I was going to do everything I could to be here for a critical vote where I could make a difference.
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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How employers can better support working mothers

Working mothers are exiting or reducing workforce participation due to inadequate employer support—especially child care and flexible remote options—hurting recruiting, retention, and competitiveness.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The Great Exit: Return-to-office demands and skyrocketing childcare push young mothers out of the workforce | Fortune

Stricter return-to-office mandates and high childcare costs in 2025 prompted many U.S. mothers, especially college-educated mothers of young children, to leave or reduce work.
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fromForbes
1 month ago

3 Ways Companies Can Support Working Mothers Facing Rigid RTO Mandates

Return-to-office mandates and reduced flexible work options contributed to a three-percentage-point drop in labor-force participation among mothers with young children between January and June 2025.
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fromThe Globe and Mail
1 month ago

When companies force workers back to the office, working moms are left behind

Mandated return-to-office policies force many working mothers to choose between career advancement and caregiving, prompting resignations and widespread frustration.
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

They were told they could have it all. So why are so many moms leaving their jobs?

Miya Walker, 25, wasn't worried about child care costs when she was pregnant with her son in 2021. Her data analyst role was remote, and her mom was around when she needed help. But after her son was born in April 2022, her employer pushed going back to the office, an hourlong drive from her home in Snellville, Georgia. Then, her mom's arthritis flared up.
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fromAol
1 month ago

They were told they could have it all. So why are so many moms leaving their jobs?

Rising child care costs and return-to-office demands are pushing many mothers of young children out of the workforce, risking long-term earnings and career setbacks.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The '90s Moms Seemed To Do It All. How?

Many 1990s mothers balanced paid work, household responsibilities, and active parenting while modeling everyday magic and wholehearted support despite declining stay-at-home rates.
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fromInquirer.com
2 months ago

Mothers are leaving the workforce, erasing pandemic gains

Working mothers with young children are leaving the workforce in large numbers this year, erasing post-pandemic labor-force gains amid return-to-office policies and federal layoffs.
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fromYourTango
2 months ago

Women Are Starting To Give Up On Trying To Have It All

Women are increasingly leaving the workforce to prioritize childcare over professional careers.
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fromABC News
2 months ago

Working moms most affected by return-to-office policies, says expert

Increasing numbers of working mothers are exiting the workforce due to return-to-office mandates and rising childcare costs.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Michelle Williams says you 'can't be equally good' at parenting and work

Balancing acting and motherhood is a continuous effort of prioritization and understanding conflicting needs.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Jamie Lee Curtis said the money she made from commercials enabled her to stay home with her kids

Jamie Lee Curtis utilizes commercials to balance her career while spending time with her children, embracing her imperfect role as a working mom.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Mother's Day in Germany is a reminder that motherhood is a battle that's not for me | Carolin Wurfel

Working mothers often experience exhaustion and despair due to unrealistic societal expectations and the challenging balance of work and family life.
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fromFast Company
5 months ago

This company will pay employees up to $36,000 yearly to cover childcare

Childcare costs are a significant barrier preventing parents, particularly mothers, from re-entering the workforce.
Cakes Body's innovative initiative offers substantial childcare support to help employees.
fromFingerlakes1.com
6 months ago

Best jobs for working moms 2025: Top flexible careers | Fingerlakes1.com

Finding a career that balances work, family, and income is a priority for many working mothers. In 2025, several fields stand out for offering flexibility, growth, and family-friendly benefits.
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