Author name: Madeline Downs

Working moms are stressed, stretched, and burned out. While juggling meetings, deadlines, and to-do lists, many are also carrying the extra burden of being the “default parent.” They’re the ones handling sick days, dentist appointments, and the daily mental gymnastics of managing a household. The numbers back it up. According to a new in-depth study […]

Moms are exhausted—not just from the physical demands of life but from the invisible mental weight they carry every day. It’s the kind of work that no one really sees but everyone relies on: scheduling dentist appointments, organizing birthday parties, tracking school events, and planning every meal. This isn’t just a parenting problem. It’s a

Parenting is a constant juggling act: letting kids express their independence while silently hoping strangers aren’t judging you for their choices (or lack of a coat).  A viral TikTok video with over 700,000 views hilariously captures this universal struggle. The clip, created by @sachalouisetrigg, shows a mom walking behind her daughter, holding a coat with

What if we just paid women when they have babies? A revolutionary new program is testing exactly that—and it’s already changing lives. Rx Kids is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Flint, Michigan that provides $7,500 in cash to mothers: $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 per month for the first year of their baby’s life. No hoops

Let’s have a real talk about what’s happening in the world of ridiculously practical mom gear. Target just dropped a collab with Bogg Bag, and while it might seem silly to get excited about a tote bag, hear me out—because this one’s actually worth knowing about. For the uninitiated, Bogg Bags are those washable totes