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There's a new job board for moms where salary is included on every post

There's a new job board for moms where salary is included on every post

Sara Romano

Why mom guilt is the biggest lie of all

Why mom guilt is the biggest lie of all

If all moms feel guilty—and research shows that we pretty much all do—then there's no “better” mother to compare ourselves to. Mom guilt is a sham.

Lauren Smith Brody

I work at an office with no parents and it sucks

I work at an office with no parents and it sucks

Who can you commiserate with when no one else at work is a parent? This has been the hardest thing to get used to at my new job.

Amanda Larkin

These Canadian moms struck gold while inspired on mat leave

These Canadian moms struck gold while inspired on mat leave

Meet these five amazing mom entrepreneurs who made the leap to self-employment after having babies—and didn’t look back. (Bonus: they're all Canadian!)

Claire Sibonney

The most loyal employees ever are working moms with good bosses

The most loyal employees ever are working moms with good bosses

It’s time for both sides to realize that having an understanding and flexible boss isn’t just what parents need—it’s what employers need, too.

Claire Lawrence

I’m doing the 18-month maternity leave and this is why it’s awesome

I’m doing the 18-month maternity leave and this is why it’s awesome

I'm so grateful that Canada now offers an 18-month maternity leave option. Would you take a longer mat leave if you could make it work?

Emily Gowan

Going back to work after mat leave made me feel like a failure as a mom

Going back to work after mat leave made me feel like a failure as a mom

I remember a moment during maternity leave where I thought I was mastering this mom thing. A year later, I had to stay late at work and I missed putting my son to bed. I cried in my Uber.

Chantal Braganza

I cut my maternity leave short for a better paying job

I cut my maternity leave short for a better paying job

I cherished the time with my baby, but this is why I decided to put my career first.

Sophie Nicholls Jones

My first day back at work at Parliament—with my 10-week-old baby

My first day back at work at Parliament—with my 10-week-old baby

Karina Gould, the democratic institutions minister was back at work, baby in tow. And everyone, including Justin Trudeau, wanted to meet Oliver.

Meagan Campbell

How to go back to work after an extended maternity leave

How to go back to work after an extended maternity leave

Getting potential employers to take you seriously after an extended parenting leave can be a challenge. Here are some tips for landing a new gig.

Lisa Kadane

I Want to be a Mother for More Than Just One Hour a Day

I Want to be a Mother for More Than Just One Hour a Day

A long commute to work means that I have to cram a whole lot of parenting into one measly hour. Can’t more companies embrace flex work schedules?

Kearie Daniel

How to ask your boss for a more flexible work schedule

How to ask your boss for a more flexible work schedule

Being a working parent is all about that elusive balance, but if you can create a more flexible work schedule, it's actually possible to achieve.

Jennifer Owens

One year later: What it was like going back to work after mat leave

One year later: What it was like going back to work after mat leave

During my last few days of mat leave, I cried more than I ever have in my entire life. It’s not just kids who struggle with transitions.

Melanie Ng

How to prepare your baby for daycare

How to prepare your baby for daycare

Before mat leave ends, get your baby—and yourself—ready for a tear-free transition to daycare.

Erin Phelan

11 tips to help you parent on four hours of sleep a night

11 tips to help you parent on four hours of sleep a night

Is your baby's night waking making you feel like a zombie? Here's a survival guide for sleep-deprived parents.

Anita Dubey

Why going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

Why going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

Returning to work after mat leave is a huge change, and can be an emotional time for many new parents. But there's also a lot to look forward to.

Ariel Brewster

Is 18-month maternity leave a good idea?

Is 18-month maternity leave a good idea?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to extend parental leave, but will it actually benefit you?

Benefits Canada

5 daycare problems solved

5 daycare problems solved

Whatever daycare problems you might have– whether it's the snacks, naps or communication– here's how to get what you need.

Tracy Chappell

Why does my mom guilt get worse during the summer?

Why does my mom guilt get worse during the summer?

"I love my work. However, there are still times when "mom guilt" rears its ugly head."

Anchel Krishna

After maternity leave: A diary of my first day back at work

After maternity leave: A diary of my first day back at work

Katie Dupuis shares the emotional highs and lows of returning to work after her mat leave.

Katie Dupuis