Working mothers face challenges with higher childcare costs, lower pay, and fewer career opportunities. It’s often called the motherhood penalty.
Author: Emily Griffey
Emily Griffey
Emily Griffey is a mom and the policy director of Voices for Virginia’s Children, a nonprofit, non-partisan organization focused on informing lawmakers about what kids need, based on data about child well-being and research that shows what works to improve their lives. Emily lives in Henrico with her family.
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