Dear Fellow Mom, You’re Doing A Great Job. Seriously!
By Nina Restieri When a woman becomes her own best friend, life is easier. —Diane von Furstenberg “I’m a shitty mom.” I texted those words to a friend after a […]
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Girl on a Mission
Pregnant Mountaineer & History-Maker Achieving New Summits For Women & Girls In India
Having a goal in her sight to touch the highest peaks of the world since when she was seven, mountaineer Bhawna Dehariya Mishra has so far completed three expeditions on […]
Entertainment
Author, Entrepreneur & Cancer Survivor Heather Chauvin Shares Her ‘Dying To Be A Good Mother’ Story
The notion of “Dying to be a good mother” is a familiar refrain to many mothers worldwide. Especially now with the impact of COVID-19 laying bare the systemic inequalities that […]
Family Life
How The Pandemic Has Changed Women’s Attitudes Toward Motherhood
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused everyone to adjust their lives, including mothers. For many mothers the pandemic has brought additional pressures, as well as emotional and mental challenges to overcome. […]
Contributors
Shutting Down The Negative Voice In Your Head
By Katherine Wintsch “You’re a poor excuse for a strong woman.” Five years ago, I wrote those nine painfully hard-to-read words in my journal when prompted by my therapist to […]
Feminism
FEMINIST FRIDAY: This Commercial About The Reality Of Motherhood Was Banned During The Oscars
Welcome to another edition of Feminist Friday! That time of the week when we gather around to watch our fave videos on repeat, centered around a feminist theme. This week […]
Contributors
Taking Control Of Your Pregnancy: Embracing Motherhood As A Feminist
By Jori Hamilton For those who are to new pregnancy, it can be jarring to jump into the world of motherhood. The expectations that live within the chatrooms, books, and […]
Contributors
Motherhood Is Excellent Preparation For Launching A Startup
By Dr. Marika Lindholm Are you a mom who has dreamt about starting her own business? When I launched my startup, ESME.com, an online platform for single moms, the learning […]
Celebrities
Amy Schumer Wants You To Know She Is Literally Never Taking Off Her Postpartum Panties
By Liv McConnell for Fairygodboss There’s no shortage of new-mom realities that fail to make the cut into our health class curricula. Postpartum mesh panties are definitely one of them. […]
Family Life
4 Things Everyone Needs To Stop Saying To Women Who Don’t Want Kids
By Heather Taylor for Fairygodboss You’re not alone if you don’t want children. New data from the Center For Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has […]
Family Life
Elvie’s ‘A Mother And More’ Campaign Breaking Stereotypes & Changing The Conversation Around Motherhood
Released just in time for Mother’s Day 2019 but being promoted all month long during May, British technology company Elvie’s new ‘A Mother and More’ campaign was designed to challenge […]
Body Image
How I Found Acceptance With My Post-Baby Body
By Judy Fox As females, our physical appearance is often picked apart, not just by other people, but by ourselves too. As the saying goes, we are our own worst […]
Family Life
This Pic Of A Mom Breast Pumping During A Triathlon Will Remind You Women Can Do Anything
By AnnaMarie Houlis for Fairygodboss Jaime Sloan was on pace to set her own personal record in the 70.3-mile Ironman 70.3 in Tempe, Arizona, on Oct. 21, which is why […]
Working Women
6 Signs A Prospective Employer Is Unfairly Judging You For Being A Working Mom
By Jennifer Jordan for Fairygodboss Is your commitment to work being unfairly judged simply because you are a mom? A recent survey by Aeroflow Breastpumps shows that as many as […]
Lifestyle
The #NoFilter Pregnancy Experiences We Wish More People Talked About
People tell you a lot when you’re pregnant, and judging by all the glossy Instgram and social media posts, you’d think pregnancy is a breeze. But these images don’t always […]