Maternity Leave

6 Major Questions You Might Have About Parental Leave

Oct 2, 2024

6 Major Questions You Might Have About Parental Leave

Navigating parental leave, especially as a first-time parent, can be tricky.

Constance Wu on Returning to Work After First Child: "It Was the Hardest Day"

Jul 25, 2022

Constance Wu on Returning to Work After First Child: "It Was the Hardest Day"

Golden Globe nominee Constance Wu is still figuring out her work-life balance after the birth of her first child in 2020.

There's Never Been a Better Case For Paid Parental Leave — and We Still Won't Get It

Oct 28, 2021

There's Never Been a Better Case For Paid Parental Leave — and We Still Won't Get It

Although the US has held onto its grim status as one of just eight countries in the world without any national paid parental leave, the current climate has seemed ripe for change.

Read Meghan Markle's Galvanizing Letter to Congress on Paid Family and Medical Leave For All

Oct 20, 2021

Read Meghan Markle's Galvanizing Letter to Congress on Paid Family and Medical Leave For All

Meghan Markle is using her platform to push for comprehensive paid leave at the federal level.

The 4 Key Takeaways From Joe Biden's Speech That Parents Will Want to Remember

Apr 29, 2021

The 4 Key Takeaways From Joe Biden's Speech That Parents Will Want to Remember

In his first address to Congress, President Joe Biden touched on immigration, police reform, and climate change, but perhaps the topic that hit closest to home for those with kids underfoot was his official introduction of the American Families Plan, which he said will be a "once-in-a-generation investment" that addresses four of the biggest challenges facing families, and children in particular, today.

Katy Perry Provides a Friendly Reminder That Motherhood Is, Indeed, a Full-Time Job

Oct 1, 2020

Katy Perry Provides a Friendly Reminder That Motherhood Is, Indeed, a Full-Time Job

Katy Perry has many titles to her name: singer, new mom, wife, TV show judge, and now, debunker of false parenting myths.

Alexis Ohanian Wants to Destigmatize Paternity Leave in Light of What the Pandemic Has Proven About Dads

Sep 20, 2020

Alexis Ohanian Wants to Destigmatize Paternity Leave in Light of What the Pandemic Has Proven About Dads

Alexis Ohanian, who shares an adorable daughter with Serena Williams, is broaching the topic of paid paternity leave once more, this time with reference to the ongoing pandemic.

What Happened to This Lawmaker Is the Exact Reason Working Mothers Will Never Get a Fair Shake

Sep 12, 2020

What Happened to This Lawmaker Is the Exact Reason Working Mothers Will Never Get a Fair Shake

California Assemblymember @buffywicks was told that having recently given birth wasn't sufficient excuse to cast a vote remotely.

Maternity Leave Looks a Little Different When You Have to Stay Home All the Time

Jul 29, 2020

Maternity Leave Looks a Little Different When You Have to Stay Home All the Time

My youngest son was born not long before the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the U.S. and stay-at-home orders were issued.

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A Dad Realized That Working a Full-Time Job Is Like a Vacation Compared to Maternity Leave

Jun 2, 2020

A Dad Realized That Working a Full-Time Job Is Like a Vacation Compared to Maternity Leave

Andy, a father who goes by "Secret Dad Lad" on Facebook, is giving his wife a much-needed shout-out for all she did (and still does!) for their family over the course of her three maternity leaves.

I Have No Regrets About Leaving My Safe Career After I Had Kids

Feb 21, 2020

I Have No Regrets About Leaving My Safe Career After I Had Kids

I always had a dream career in mind — I wanted to be a writer.

Maternity Leave Made Me Realize I Don't Want to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom

Jan 31, 2020

Maternity Leave Made Me Realize I Don't Want to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom

As I neared the end of my first pregnancy and geared up to take a leave of absence from my job, I was excited for a break from the daily grind.