Paid Sick Days: Zero Reindeer Games Left to Play
December 22, 2015
It's beginning to look a lot like flu season, but OVER HALF of working moms can't earn a single paid sick day.
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Who (or What) Most Needs Your Attention?
December 22, 2015
I recently had the curtain lifted around a key piece of my business. An expensive project I worked on with a business partner over a year ago wasn’t executed well and it was becoming increasingly clear it needed to be addressed. I was angry, frustrated and confused at how this had happened. Then I...
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$2 a Day: The Cost of a Fractured Community
December 22, 2015
Join our webinar on "$2 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America" and then comment on our blog. Whether or not you’ve lived in poverty, your perspective on what can help build a supportive community is most welcome.
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New York Expands the Rights of Pregnant Women Not to Be Shackled
December 22, 2015
Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York signed into law a measure that greatly expands protection against the inhumane and risky practice of restraining women when they are pregnant or have recently had a baby. Although New York enacted a law in 2009 to prevent the use of restraints on women...
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Healthy Holiday Round Up!
December 22, 2015
The holiday season doesn't have to feel like a downward spiral when it comes to eating and feeling great. Healthy can be fun and easy. Check out this inspiring round-up of some of our favorite healthy holiday tips! Choosing Nontoxic Holiday Gifts for Children , by Beth Messersmith Last-minute...
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What Congress Did - and Didn't Do - Before Heading Home
December 21, 2015
Congress had a big week last week, passing the FY16 omnibus appropriations bill, which included important gains for low-income people, and passing a large tax package that made permanent tax credits for low-income working families. Before heading home for its holiday recess, Congress took care of a few other pieces of business, too. Unfortunately, they also left others to be dealt with next year.
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I almost died in childbirth. Then I was fired.
December 20, 2015
This is the story of Danelle, a MomsRising volunteer whose personal story clearly shows how much we need a national paid family leave program. Please read it and join us to make a difference for Danelle and all families! *** A few years ago, I almost died during the birth of my second child. My daughter spent a month in the NICU and I had a long, painful recovery. The unexpected expense of early delivery and lengthy hospital stays put tremendous financial strain on our family.
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Take Action You Must!
Tell Congress: Paid Leave is a Real Life Saber!
December 19, 2015
Together we're a powerful *force* for women and families!
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Can You Eat Healthy While Eating Out? Find Out At #FoodFri!
December 18, 2015
Author's Note: Although this chat ended you can click to read the December 18, 2015 #FoodFri STORIFY - a curated list of said chat's tweets compiled into a story format, to learn more about the topic, review chat resources and engage with chat panelist(s) and participants . I enjoy going out to eat...
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Parents: Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First (or How to Raise Healthier Children)
December 18, 2015
We all need support, no matter who we are. As a pediatrician, CEO and a mom, I am constantly juggling priorities, schedules and child care. Some days are just plain hard and I’ve learned that the only way to get through the tough days and weeks is to practice self care. Self care is about how we...
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