Christine Michel Carter, a Forbes contributor since 2016 with over 18 years of editorial experience, covers (including maternal mental health and black maternal health), working mothers (including guilt, burnout, the gender pay gap, the broken rung, toxic femininity, the
Five Years Later, Working Mothers Continue To Leave The Workforce
The future of America's productivity, equity and prosperity depends on whether we finally recognize working mothers not just as caregivers.
Should We Trust AI To Manage Something As Personal As Family Leave?
Should we trust AI to manage family leave? Is AI changing how we take time off work for the better, or could it worsen things in ways we don’t see yet?
14 Easy, Last-Minute Ways Employers Can Show Up For Caregivers Today
Whether your company has well-established caregiving benefits or none, today is the perfect opportunity to take the first step.
Small Businesses Are Winning The Family-Friendly Workplace Race
If family-friendly benefits matter to you, it may be worth considering whether a small business is actually the best place for you as a working parent.
Motherhood’s Price Tag: The Financial Reality Of Working Vs. Leaving
From a financial planning perspective, the decision of a working mother—whether to stay in the workforce or leave—has short-term and long-term trade-offs.