Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about working mothers, curated daily by BrightWire.
Italy just increased its monthly payment for working mothers from €40 to €60, putting up to €720 a year in the pockets of eligible families. Applications are open now through December 31st for moms who meet the requirements.
India's National Commission for Women just proposed a groundbreaking plan to make parenting a shared responsibility instead of a career-ending burden for mothers. The ambitious blueprint includes 500,000 affordable childcare seats by 2030 and equal leave for all types of mothers.
Stephanie Fornaro survived postpartum depression with no support system and realized what her own mother must have faced. Now she and thousands of other moms are building companies to solve the problems that traditional employers won't address.
Wellington Phoenix captain CJ Bott is training for her soccer comeback while caring for her three-month-old son, with her club providing full support. She's the first Phoenix player to give birth while under contract, and the team is helping make her return possible.
Northern Ireland soccer captain Simone Magill is breaking new ground by bringing her 4-month-old daughter Skye to national team camp, showing that motherhood and elite sports can work together. Her team has fully embraced baby Skye, giving the striker 23 new "aunties" who help care for her between training sessions.
A New Hampshire bank just awarded three working mothers $1,000 each to chase their dreams while raising families. The scholarships honor women balancing careers, education, and motherhood.
During World War II, America built a national childcare system that helped millions of women work. Leaders say if we did it once, we can do it again.
Working mothers develop sharper decision-making and stronger boundaries, but workplaces still see them as less committed. New research shows it's time to reframe motherhood as a leadership advantage, not a penalty.
Joanna Lara Fabikun is rewriting the pageant playbook as a working mother and corporate executive competing for Miss Universe Great Britain. Her journey proves that ambition, motherhood, and career success can thrive together at any age.
More than 400,000 mothers left the workforce last year, but many are finding success as family influencers instead. Social media careers now offer women a way to earn while raising kids, with mom influencers doubling over five years.
The electric soccer trio that won Olympic gold for Team USA is back together after nearly two years apart. Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson, and Sophia Wilson return to the field this June after taking time to welcome new babies and make history.
When Chile doubled maternity leave in 2011, new mothers stayed in formal employment at much higher rates than before. The biggest winners were women with the least job security and fewest childcare options.
