The motherhood tax is real – and diapers are just the beginning

The motherhood tax is real – and diapers are just the beginning

Guest commentary writer Jamie Lackey argues that policies like covering diapers through public assistance programs are needed to help struggling mothers in Georgia. Getty Images Motherhood is a gift — but let’s be clear — it’s also taxing. And I don’t just mean emotionally or physically taxing. I mean financially. Socially. Systemically. There is a motherhood tax in this country. And it doesn’t show up on your tax return — it shows up in the gro…

Richa Chadha Reveals Dealing With Postpartum Anxiety After Embracing Motherhood; Writes, "No Matter Who I Speak To…"

Richa Chadha took to her Instagram handle to share an emotional post about her experience with postpartum anxiety. The actress, who embraced motherhood last year, opened up about her ongoing struggle with anxiety and the overwhelming feeling of hopelessness brought on by continuous conflicts and personal hardships. Richa Chadha Opens Up On Dealing With Postpartum Anxiety On April 13, Richa penned an insightful post, shedding light on the silent …

In 2021, Isabel Díaz Ayuso made one of her most media ads: an ambitious plan to promote motherhood in Madrid with an investment of 250 million euros per year and monthly grants of 500 euros for more than 40,000 women. Four years later, the reality is very different.The plan has been left on wet paper, with ridiculous figures if compared to what was promised and, to top it all, the administrative collapse has forced to subcontract the processing …

Motherhood in the Age of Burnout

How do the dual roles of motherhood and caregiving intersect with the rising levels of burnout among educators? As society navigates the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, contends with school violence and bullying, and weathers increased professional demands, mothers and caregivers in education bear a disproportionate burden. This article explores the emotional and physical toll of balancing professional responsibilities with caregiving demand…

Unattainable expectations, exhausting paces and social and personal pressures: three experts help us understand fatigue and how we can begin to reverse it