Anxiety, depression, and unemployment affected one group this year more than any other: mothers. Mothers of young children were more likely to take on additional childcare responsibilities, manage remote learning, and either step away from their careers or get laid off. Tonight, Shayna Seymour reports on challenges of motherhood during this unprecedented time. She also speaks with experts who share financial and mental health resources and advice. Also tonight, what some local employers are doing to put moms in focus.

To watch Moms in the Moment, please click the links below:

Segment 1: https://www.wcvb.com/article/moms-in-the-moment-mothers-have-been-disproportionally-leaving-the-workforce-during-the-pandemic-to-manage-household-and-child-care-duties/36732916 

Segment 2: https://www.wcvb.com/article/moms-in-the-moment-mothers-struggled-with-mental-health-problems-more-than-any-other-group-during-the-pandemic/36733557

Segment 3: https://www.wcvb.com/article/moms-in-the-moment-data-shows-women-have-been-bearing-the-brunt-of-childcare-during-the-pandemic/36733669

Segment 4:  https://www.wcvb.com/article/moms-in-the-moment-wayfair-recognizes-workplace-flexibility-provides-employees-work-life-balance-and-will-transition-to-hybrid-model-of-work/36733710

 

This episode was produced by Shayna Seymour and Nneka Nwosu Faison. Ellen Fleming produces and edits the podcast. Chronicle's managing editor is Julie Mehegan and our Executive Producer is Nneka Nwosu Faison.