Mother’s Monday Continued: We Move Forward Together

Childcare is Not Enough: Employers need to start asking how they can support working moms/parents beyond providing childcare. 

The Platinum Rule: We need to remember that not everyone is operating with the same space, money, or opportunities. Treat people the way they need to be treated to succeed.

Men in the Home: Fathers are expected to be leaders & breadwinners, meaning they’re often pushed out of the home and away from family interactions. How can we expect them to be co-leaders in the home if we don’t empower them to do so? 

Empathy: We can elevate one another by exposing ourselves to empathy and other people’s walks in life. Exercise your ability to listen and understand before commenting on someone else’s situation. 

My Time is Diamonds: Women often devalue their own time by thinking, “My job is more flexible than my husband’s so I should take more responsibility when it comes to our children” or “My husband makes more money than me so I should carry more of the load at home.” These are toxic time messages that are fundamentally false. Our time is diamonds, and we deserve as much as our male counterparts.

Normalize “All Hands On Deck”: It’s not just mom’s job to make pancakes and do laundry – dad can do those things too. Work with your partner to split up household tasks and your children’s activities based on what feels fair to you.