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fromUSA TODAY
6 days 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
6 days 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 week 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
3 weeks 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.
Women
fromYourTango
1 month 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.
Women
fromABC News
1 month 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.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Sorry I can't, I'm a parent' is not a weak excuse

When struggling to balance professional demands and personal commitments, many working mothers face burnout due to unrealistic expectations and lack of boundaries, leading to both guilt and frustration.
Women
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 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
4 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
4 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.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
4 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
4 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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