Two researchers found that Danish government benefits do not fully offset moms’ lost earnings. But they do help offset lost income for working women with kids.
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This year, why not celebrate with films that capture the beauty and chaos of motherhood.
Many people who took part in a series of studies overestimated the negative consequences of sending a late gift.
The lines between family life and Buddhist monasticism are not so ‘either/or’ as they might seem.
From Tupac to Jay-Z, many a rap artist has set pen to paper to pay homage to the women who gave them birth.
Recent generations of Jewish women have looked to reinvent rituals marking the most meaningful moments in their lives, especially childbirth and motherhood.
From surprising ingredients to chemical compounds. Here’s why your favourite perfume might not smell so sweet on your mum.
Somehow, female birds manage to hold their families together despite predators, harsh conditions and sometimes, a less-than-attentive partner.
From Madonna and child to fierce matriarch, mothers have appeared in frame since photography began – even it sometimes they are just part of the furniture.
As we celebrate moms this Mother’s Day, let’s remember that maternal health is a right that many do not enjoy.
Psychology researchers are interested in what makes a hero. Turns out many mothers tick off those same boxes by fulfilling a range of needs for their offspring.
In the past, running for political office and being a mother were seemingly incompatible. A scholar of gender and politics explains why times are changing.
Research suggests that government spending on very young children is a good investment.
This penalty can amount to more than 15 percent of a mom’s paycheck. Ramping up paid maternity leave and high-quality child care would probably help narrow the gap.
The quest to be a ‘perfect’ mother versus a ‘good’ mother may actually harm a mother’s parenting.
Mothering Sunday comes just once a year, but mum’s help build the landscape of politics all year long.
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