Have you ever wondered what babies have to do with retirement planning or even mortgages? Surprisingly, more than you might imagine. First off, once the idea of starting a family takes root in a young... Read more >>

There are no less than a hundred thousand articles that advise soon to be mommies on how to transition work and prepare your employer for your maternity leave. And with the Pregnancy Discrimination... Read more >>

I am considering going part-time after the birth of my first child in a few months. My husband makes more money than I do and with a little belt-tightening, we will be able to make ends meet. My… Read more >>

Real moms dish on the straightforward, funny, and sometimes accidental ways they shared their big news at work. Sometimes, the big reveal is unavoidable:   "My boss was there when I got the... Read more >>

In America, if you work hard enough, you can aspire to a gold-plated grille for your car or your teeth. You can sport hundred-dollar cuff links or arrive at work in a helicopter. This is the Land of... Read more >>

Even though the number of women “opting out” of their career to raise children is not widespread, plenty of mothers often face an uphill career re-entry when on-ramping. Here are some tips... Read more >>

Until getting pregnant, I would have told you that women in general are much friendlier and more socially polite than men in the workplace. This is something I used to appreciate. No, I didn’t... Read more >>

If you combine the California State Paid Family leave with the Federal Family and Medical Act, you can get a grand total of eighteen weeks (four and a half months) in total when you adopt or have a... Read more >>

Most of us anxiously await the birth or adoption of a new child. We made it through labor and delivery or through the long adoption process. Daily life is starting to settle in a bit. We eagerly... Read more >>

1. I need to teach our two-year-old son that his one-week-old brother can’t catch a football, let alone kick a field goal. 2. My meals now consist of what our two-year-old decides to not finish... Read more >>