The singer has been criticised for ‘fetishising’ motherhood. But by disrupting stereotypes she is striking a major blow for black women.
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Why is it all about mom? Fathers want to be more involved in their children’s lives, but are limited by public policy and social institutions. This is a bad deal for dads, kids and moms alike.
Social media seem like a great way for new mothers to connect, but there are times when it’s depressing. Here are some reasons new mothers may want to walk away from Facebook and connect in person.
The economic costs of having children are more often shouldered by women, so mothers tend to accumulate less capital over time.
Family, friends and even strangers are judging pregnant women’s and new mothers’ behaviour.
The recent women’s marches were a reminder that equality in parenting has a long way to go.
New research highlights the dangers of being too supportive when family relations are strained.
Breast really best makes many mums feel bad.
The clinical committee reviewing obstetrics services for the federal government’s Medicare review said suicide is one of the leading causes of maternal death in Australia. Is that true?
The pressure on new mums can be overwhelming, but culturally they are expected to go it alone.
High fees and independence make consultancy a popular option for professionals with families.
An environment rife with shame is a fertile breeding ground for conflict: pitting mother against mother.
Having a baby in prison can be traumatic, so how can this issue be solved?
Women who publicly state their desire never to be mothers in the traditional sense challenge the idea that woman and mother are synonymous.
The quest to be a ‘perfect’ mother versus a ‘good’ mother may actually harm a mother’s parenting.
Fall in love, have a baby, watch your happiness and satisfaction plummet. Psychology researchers know the transition to parenthood can be rough on relationships.
Mothering Sunday comes just once a year, but mum’s help build the landscape of politics all year long.
Some countries make it easier than others for women to have a family and keep on working.
African women have had to explain themselves to a world that does not seem to understand them.
Feeling guilty and out of your depth as a parent? You’re not alone – and there are ways to turn the guilt you’re feeling into positive changes for your family.
Top contributors
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Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University
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Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Human Sciences and Psychology; Faculty Associate of the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, The Ohio State University
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Assistant Professor in Kinesiology, University of The Fraser Valley
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Visiting Fellow, Centre for Cultural and Creative Research, University of Canberra, University of Canberra
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Lecturer in English, University of Canterbury
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Clinician Scientist, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, Sport Medicine Physician, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
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Associate Professor in Public Health and Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow, Swansea University
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Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan
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Visiting Professor of Social Inequities and Injustice, Loughborough University
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Adjunct Researcher, University of Tasmania
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Professor of Nutritional Epidemiology, University of Southampton
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor, Christenson Professor in Active Healthy Living, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta
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Professor of Philosophy, University of Southampton