Being a working parent isn’t easy. There’s a lot to juggle: meetings, doctor visits, extracurriculars, healthy food on the table…and somehow still being present both at work and at home. The phrase “it takes a village” would be cliché if it weren’t so true. And for many women, the stakes are higher. The motherhood penalty can reduce pay by 5% to 20% per child, while also impacting how mothers are perceived at work. Here’s the shift: most employees don’t see parenthood as a setback. Research from The Female Quotient and Ipsos, in partnership with @onceuponafarm, found that 69% of parents say parenthood actually accelerates careers and leadership. In other words, it’s not a tradeoff; it’s an advantage. And when parents are supported, they step up. That support shows up in many forms. Since 2015, Once Upon a Farm has reimagined children’s food with organic, refrigerated options that are as nutritious as they are convenient; one more way to support the modern parenting village. Link in bio to read more about our partnership!