This Sunday the United States celebrates Mother’s Day, but there is more to celebrating mothers than cards and flowers. Mother’s Day has its roots in activism and advocacy. It was born out of the work of women to mend the national and familial wounds of the Civil War, their calls for international disarmament, support for […]
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In the News: Research, Medicine, and Community Support for Our Babies
Giving babies the best chance for healthy, happy, and productive lives requires a lot of hard work and attention, not all of it from parents. So, who is working for our babies? Doctors Good health care can make all the difference for mother and baby, and it’s important to start as soon as possible. While […]
In the News: Giving Parents Information They Need
Florida’s Department of Children & Families is working to make sure that all parents have a network of support. In addition to offering a free and confidential Parent Helpline, they also publish Family Development – A Caregiver’s Guide, which can be viewed or downloaded from the Department’s website. Available in English, Spanish, and Creole, the […]
In the News: The Economics of Parental Leave
We know that it’s important that parents have enough time to bond with and care for children, but the situation isn’t always that simple. Especially not when the realities of working parents and family finances come into play. In a recent segment on Morning Edition, working mothers and paid-leave advocates discussed the complex work-family conflicts […]
News Roundup: April 19
“None of us lead the lives our appearance suggests.” So says Wendy S. Goffe, a lawyer and mother, in a guest blog written for Forbes.com. Goffe discusses how we do a disservice to all mothers and the struggles they face when we begin making assumptions about their circumstances based on superficial observations. [Source] Recognizing that […]