During the 2025–2026 school year, Standing With You Fellows made remarkable progress in transforming campuses to better support pregnant and parenting students. These Fellows completed 16 policy changes, and they are actively advancing 35 more. The policy changes are meant to create tangible accommodations that allow student parents to continue their education with dignity and support. One Fellow, Mataya Watson,

You know the feeling: the kind of exhaustion where every day feels heavy, frustrating, and endless. My guess is that most moms have experienced this at some point. But what happens when burnout turns into something deeper — when you find yourself wondering if you regret motherhood altogether? If that’s you, you’re not alone. And while those feelings can be

At Standing With You, we believe that no student should have to choose between their education and their child. Across the country, students are stepping up to make their campuses more welcoming, supportive, and accommodating for pregnant and parenting students, and the impact is real. This year, we’re working with 45 student leaders who are actively advocating for policy changes

Do you know someone who has experienced a miscarriage? Chances are, you do. Miscarriage is heartbreakingly common — between 10–20% of pregnancies end in loss. When I first learned this statistic, I immediately thought of my own mother and close friends who have walked through the pain of losing a baby they never got to meet.  As much as we want to support

Motherhood is beautiful. It’s full of first smiles, tiny hands wrapped around your finger, and moments that make your heart swell with love. But it’s also full of long nights, endless laundry, emotional overwhelm, and the quiet ache of wondering if you’re doing enough.  If you’re feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or like you’ve lost a piece of yourself in the daily grind of caring for others: this is for you. 

Guest Post By: Faith Elwonger The biggest financial cost when it comes to babies is diapers. Typically, parents spend between $840 and $1,000 a year per child in the U.S. For low-income families, this expense can represent up to 14% of their after-tax income. But what if diapers didn’t have to feel like a financial burden?  Every year, Standing With