For Mother’s Day, Some Heartfelt Wishes for Mothers Everywhere
Working and mothering is hard.
And Prince Harry sure spoke truth when he said, “How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension” (btw, congrats, Sussexes -- and welcome Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor).
So on this Mother’s Day, to all the mothers going beyond comprehension, we wish you:
A lighter mental load.
More support.
Motherhood that doesn’t exact a penalty.
Families that don’t mean fired.
Careers that thrive after babies.
Nursing without apology (in comfortable spaces).
Parent-teacher conferences that don’t happen during the work day.
Flexibility when they do.
Congratulations (and no judgment) before leave.
A hearty welcome back (and a clear career path) after.
A good night’s sleep.
Unqualified success.
And to parents everywhere who are holding their children a little closer this week, we wish for the thing that every mother wishes for: school that’s a place where children can go without fear, and where parents can know they are safe.
Happy Mother’s Day.
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