Already a Future Women? Sign in Career The care code: Reimagining the value of motherhood It's time to reframe the “soft skills” honed through parenthood as powerful workplace assets. By Paige Kilburn Published 31 January, 2026 Career The care code: Reimagining the value of motherhood It's time to reframe the “soft skills” honed through parenthood as powerful workplace assets. By Paige Kilburn Published 31 January, 2026 Previous article This advice from my boss felt completely wrong. Next article Domestic violence systems are failing children and young people: a message this National Child Protection Week Parenting is one of the toughest leadership programs there is.Yet the skills we master at home – logistics, mediation, rapid problem-solving – rarely make it onto our resumes. Instead, we talk about taking a “career break” or “getting left behind.” The truth? Motherhood is a supercharged experience in personal development, resilience and capability-building. Join the club Already a member? Sign in Career Work in progress More from FW Career The art of asking questions By Romy Ash Career Your partnerships playbook By Melanie Dimmitt Career How to write a funding application that wins By Melanie Dimmitt Career Have you built an accidental career? By Denny Nesbitt Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
