Working Parents

Working moms and stay-at-home moms have been duking it out for decades. But infighting distracts us from the real problem. I‘ve spent some time lately lurking on Reddit in Moms Who Work. Since I’m a mom who works, it was of interest. But I’m also about to be an empty-nester…

In cloistered rooms and factory floors, each hand that works, each heart that sores, from morning light to evening’s end, to your strength and will, this ode we send. To the quiet ones behind the screen, in homes unseen, where work convenes, bathed in soft computer light, crafting codes from…

Help me out Please. — I am working on a new project and I am doing some market research and thought what better place than here on Medium!? If you are willing to help me out, I would be most grateful. How many writers on here are parents? How does being a parent affect and…

Being the only child of working parents, I was raised in an environment that was ever-changing and required continuous assessment and adjustment. My childhood was spent in a lovely small town nestled in the lap of the Himalayas. …

The month of May is often a whirlwind of activities and responsibilities for working parents. From school graduations to end-of-year school events, this period can be particularly challenging for employees who strive to balance their professional commitments with their parental responsibilities. As a working mom of three school-aged kiddos, I…

Motherhood is often described as a rewarding and fulfilling experience. However, many mothers today face the challenging task of juggling work and family responsibilities, which can take a toll on their mental health. …

Finding balance as a working parent can be a challenging and often overwhelming task, especially when you are juggling the responsibilities of a career and raising children. This can be especially true for women who, despite progress, still carry a disproportionate burden of the work of raising children. Being a…

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, it’s important to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that mothers put into their families and careers. Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it’s no secret that it’s also one of the most challenging ones. It’s a balancing act of nurturing and providing for children…

About eighteen months ago, I moved from managing an 8-person recruiting team at a well-known consulting firm to becoming Parabol’s internal recruiter. My intention was to make the most of my time at Parabol and to represent an organization that is a great place to work. I was excited to see that Parabol takes the needs of working parents into account — something that’s often overlooked. Would you like to learn more about how your company can support working parents? You can read all about it here!