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Christine Michel Carter
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Senior Contributor, Forbes
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Biography
Christine Michel Carter is a globally recognized writer, speaker, and marketing strategist who has contributed to ForbesWomen, TIME, Fast Company, Health, and Parents. She is the author of Can Mommy Go To Work? and MOM AF, a bestselling book that offers a raw and humorous look at modern motherhood and the challenges facing millennial moms. She has spoken at industry-leading events such as Content Marketing World, Mom 2.0, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. As a maternal health advocate, Christine has partnered with organizations like the March of Dimes, Mom Congress, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to drive awareness of the maternal wage gap, paid leave policy, and Black maternal health. In 2021, she participated in the White House Maternal Health Day of Action to elevate policy solutions for working families. Christine contributes regularly to ForbesWomen, where she writes about workplace equity, parenting and career balance, and inclusive marketing strategy. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Harper’s BAZAAR, and NBC News, and cited in academic research and policy reports.
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Content
By Christine Michel Carter| Forbes Verified A startling 29% of working parents have considered suicide or self-harm, according to Care.com’s 2025 Cost of Care Report. These aren’t caregivers on the margins. They’re employees in jobs that offer health insurance, paid leave and child care benefits. But benefits, it turns out, aren’t the same as real support. And for many caregivers, the gap between the two can feel like a breaking point.
By Christine Michel Carter| Forbes Verified As of February 2025, the overall labor force participation rate for women in the U.S. stands at 57.5%. Five years ago, the rate was slightly higher (58.0% in February 2020). In that same period, the nation has debated inflation, infrastructure and interest rates. But it has largely ignored one of its most urgent and under-addressed crises: the continuing departure of working mothers from the labor force.
By Christine Michel Carter| Forbes Verified Balancing the demands of a career with the unpredictable needs of family life can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. The pressure is even greater for single parents, sandwich-generation caregivers supporting children and aging parents, and burned-out employees trying to keep up with work while managing personal crises. AI is stepping in to remove the blindfold. AI is a potential game-changer for managing employee benefits in today's rapidly evolving employment landscape.
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Forbes