Childcare & Early Education

We Are MomsRising

June 26, 2022

It was July 21, 2021, and my son, Brandon, had just turned fifteen two weeks before. As I sat in the pediatric therapy office and listened to what I already knew, what I had been fighting for with doctors and insurance red tape for what seemed like forever, I was in anger and disbelief at just how badly the entire system had failed my child.

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Kat Wilson

Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education Health Care MomsVote

June 24, 2022

June is flying by – and so many of us are juggling so much all at the same time as we try to keep our families healthy and happy. We appreciate you. We appreciate all you do, including taking the time out of your busy schedules to take these actions to keep Congress focused on the most important...

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Sue Anne Reed

Childcare & Early Education

June 22, 2022

On June 9 th , babies, families and advocates gathered at the General Assembly in Raleigh for the 5th Annual Strolling Thunder Advocacy Day to tell state policymakers that when we lift up babies and families, we all can soar! State legislators joined families for a playdate on the lawn to fly kites...

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Elaine Zukerman

Childcare & Early Education Politics & Policy

June 21, 2022

Right now, Congress is working on the economic reconciliation package, which should include critical child care and Pre-K investments needed to solve the ongoing child care crisis and lower costs for families, BUT reports suggest that lawmakers are considering abandoning child care and pursuing legislation without it!

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S. Nadia Hussain

Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education Health Care Maternal Justice MomsVote

June 9, 2022

Each week, we provide you with a number of urgent, high impact actions that you might have missed. We appreciate you taking the time to take action, to share on social media, and to help us spread the word. All of our actions together add up to create change.

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Sue Anne Reed

Childcare & Early Education

June 7, 2022

Families across the country (just like yours!) have been uplifting the fact that our child care system is broken - well before the COVID-19 pandemic exasperated the problem over two years ago. In response, MomsRising was joined by many of our incredible members and partners this past May to advocate for high-quality, affordable childcare & pre-K for all families. Look below for a summary of all the exciting digital activities we worked on and join our call to action to expand childcare!

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Hanna Addis

TAKE ACTION

Childcare & Early Education MomsRising

June 3, 2022

Do you remember show and tell? You know, where you would bring something you liked or an object you found interesting to show to classmates, friends and teachers. Well, right now it’s time to SHOW and TELL Congress that too many of us have been taking care of kids during this pandemic and before with NO support and we need help, stat!

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S. Nadia Hussain

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Maternal Justice

June 3, 2022

Here is the first Feed Your Baby: #FormulaShortage newsletter. We know this is a very stressful time for so many parents trying to find infant formula for their babies - and we are here for you as part of your support team. Check out the below update and resources you can use!

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Elyssa Schmier

Boy flying kite with text saying Strolling Thunder, Thursday, June 9, 10:00-11:30 am

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Health Care Maternal Justice MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy

May 20, 2022

What is that up in the sky? Is it a bird? A plane? Nope! It's a kite! Join MomsRising (and a bunch of kites!) as we fly into action in Raleigh to remind NC lawmakers that when we lift up babies and families, we all can soar! MomsRising is excited to join our partners at the Think Babies NC Alliance...

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Beth Messersmith

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Maternal Justice

May 19, 2022

The news has been overwhelming about the baby formula shortage. If you have a child under the age of 1 and are dealing with this, like I am, I know how stressful, scary, and frustrating the shortage is. You are not in this alone. MomsRising is here to help share information with you about how to...

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Elyssa Schmier