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When Breast Milk Goes Big Business

May 14, 2015
This past weekend I joined a dozen of local mothers (and fathers) for a stroll walk , raising funds and awareness for the importance of human donor milk. Why donor milk? Well, much has been said about the benefits of breast milk for babies. It is the feeding method recommended by the American...
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To-wen Tseng
Environmental Health

Little Honesty on Chemical Safety

May 14, 2015
As parents, we spend a lot of time shopping for family essentials and a lot of time doing research to make sure the products we buy are the best for our kids. One key factor we all consider is safety – how does a car seat rank, is the SPF of this sunscreen high enough, will these outlet covers...
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Christopher Gavigan
Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Realistic & Fair Wages

#MissionPossible: Building a Stronger Economy for Women & Families

May 13, 2015
Earlier today, MomsRising members, staff and volunteers stood with more than 30 organizations, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and numerous other U.S. Representatives, on Capitol Hill to send a message loud and clear that it is indeed #MissionPossible to build a strong economy for families, women...
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Food!

Healthy Yogurt-Fruit Popsicles

May 13, 2015
Summer is almost here! Time for healthy, frozen snacks!
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Elyssa Schmier
Tweetchat
Food!

Summer Food Service Program: Feeding Hungry Kids When School Is Out #FoodFri #Tweetchat

May 13, 2015
Summer vacation is something all children look forward to, but unfortunately hunger doesn’t take a vacation. More than 2 1 million American children depend on free, or reduced-price school meals, during the school year, and when school cafeterias close, many of these children lose their most...
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Migdalia Rivera
Family Economic Security Gun Safety Health Care

Celebrating The Moms of Action This Mother's Day

May 11, 2015
Reposted from Role Reboot where it originally appeared. When mothers get angry about the state of their neighborhoods, cities, nations or earth, they have always been on the front lines for change. Let’s celebrate them this Mother’s Day. I have a conflicted relationship with Mother’s Day. I have...
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Amie Newman
Family Economic Security

Louisiana ranks 51st among all states and DC for moms in the workforce

May 10, 2015
A new report by WalletHub analyzed state dynamics across 12 key metrics to identify the Best & Worst States for Working Moms. I'm disappointed to report that Louisiana ranks 51st (including the District of Columbia). The report asks a serious question: Workplace inequality is important not only...
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Michelle Erenberg
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Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Realistic & Fair Wages

Chocolate is Nice. But Equality is Better.

May 10, 2015
I love chocolates and flowers and brunch as much as any mom. But what I really want for Mother’s Day can’t be bought in a store. For Mother’s Day, and EVERY DAY, I want moms (and dads!) to be able to take a day off from work when they (or their kids) get the flu, or strep throat, or other illness;...
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
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Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

Tell Congress to complete #MissionPossible!

May 10, 2015
Mother’s Day 2015 came and went by in a flash. But the celebration of moms and those who love them doesn't have to stop. In fact, we're launching a mission, #MissionPossible, this week to build a stronger economy for women, families, and the nation so we'll have even more to celebrate next Mother's...
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Realistic & Fair Wages

21 Million Moms Benefit from Low-Income Tax Credits

May 8, 2015
Honor millions of moms this Mother's Day by taking action to improve their economic security. Help save low-income tax credits, raise the minimum wage, and provide paid leave and paid sick days for low-income mothers.
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Lecia Imbery

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