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Read an Excerpt of 'It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint' by Vanessa Corcoran

Read this excerpt from Vanessa Corcoran's new book It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint, discussing mothering during the pandemic.

Olympics Spotlight: 5 Stories about the Unique Demands Faced by Athletes who are Mothers

In honor of the Olympics, here are 5 stories about mothers who happen to be elite athletes and how these identities shape their lives.

Drink Up!? Time to Swap #WineMom for #Co-Parenting

Our society offers alcohol as an antidote for women who suffer from depression, anxiety, and boredom--this presents a serious problem.

The Real Mystery in Mare of Easttown: Is it Possible to be a ‘Good’ Mother?

Mare of Easttown may be a murder-mystery at its core, but its exploration of motherhood is its most compelling subject matter.

Flack: The Private (and Public) Relations of Motherhood

Mothers, both dead and alive, propel much of the plot in Amazon Prime's dramedy series FLACK.

For Slate, A University of Notre Dame Employee Reflects on her Experience with Maternal Leave

In a piece for Slate, Abby Palko contrasts her own experience as a working mother at Notre Dame with that of Justice Barrett.

COVID and the Burdens on Working Moms

Here are some must-read stories about the toll the pandemic has taken on working mothers.