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The Question of Exhaustion in Motherhood

Professor Elizabeth Velez and Kathleen Felli comment on the juxtaposition of two articles printed on the December 31, 2022 issue of The...

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.