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My #1 life balance secret

November 12, 2014
“Are you listening to your life; what is it trying to tell you?” Renee Trudeau Most people are surprised to hear that I love making a big pot of minestrone soup for my family and friends as much as I love getting invited to go to India to speak to a women’s group on work/life balance. So after...
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Renee Trudeau
Open Flexible Work

How Telework Helps Working Moms Juggle the Holiday Season

November 11, 2014
Ahh, the holidays. The next 60-or-so days until the end of the year will be jam-packed with busy schedules, school events, work deadlines, and...stress. For working moms who have in-office jobs, the holidays, combined with balancing their jobs, can be a difficult time of year. That stress is significantly lowered, though, when they have the ability to work from home, even occasionally.
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Brie Weiler Reynolds
Tweetchat
Food!

#FoodFri Tweetchat: Retreat Is Not An Option

November 11, 2014
Obesity is threatening the United States. Today, more than 23 million children and teenagers, approximately 1 in 3 , are obese or overweight. This number is staggering and far-reaching. Children who are obese or overweight have a higher risk of developing obesity related diseases, like diabetes,...
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Migdalia Rivera
Health Care

New Study of California’s Latino Children Finds Striking Differences in Health and Well-being Within This 4.7 Million-and-Growing Population

November 11, 2014
A comprehensive new study of California’s Latino children paints a complex picture of their health and well-being—and finds striking differences within a 4.7 million-strong population that comprises more than half of all the children in the state. More than 94% of these children were born in the...
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Barbara Feder Ostrov
Take Action!
Family Economic Security Military Families Politics & Policy

Support MilFams! Speak out for more money in the pockets of military moms and dads

November 11, 2014
As a veteran and a mom, I know first hand that military families so appreciate and need the support of our communities and government. This Veterans Day, please join me in taking action to express your strong support for two critical tax programs that help 1 in 4 current and former armed forces families make ends meet and avoid falling into poverty.
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Sarah Howard
Radio!
Podcast

Mid-Term #Election2014 Analysis!

November 10, 2014
A historic background check for gun purchases initiative overwhelmingly passed in Washington state, marking a new trend for the nation. We talk about it with experts — and also look at the growing number of economic security measures—like increasing access to sick days, affordable childcare, and...
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Podcast

MomsRising Radio this week: Mid-Term #Election2014 Analysis!

November 8, 2014
A historic background check for gun purchases initiative overwhelmingly passed in Washington state, marking a new trend for the nation. We talk about it with experts — and also look at the growing number of economic security measures—like increasing access to sick days, affordable childcare, and...
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
MomsVote Politics & Policy

Post-election options: Run for office!

November 7, 2014
Did you vote on November 4th? Are you now disgusted with the political landscape? Feel helpless, tired of yelling at the television? There is another option. Run for office. Yes, you.
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Stacey Newman
Politics & Policy

Shining Like a Diamond

November 7, 2014
"I decided that my education was the most important thing that I could ever have, because without your education, you can't do much in this world. Some people find out the hard way. I did not want to be one of those people."
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Marian Wright Edelman
Health Care

A Boob By Any Other Color: On Breastfeeding and Privilege

November 6, 2014
I originally posted this on my blog but thought I'd share my thoughts here as well. I'm always grateful for having another platform where my voice and opinions can be heard. This morning, I saw my girl Yanira in my text messages. I was ready to laugh at something funny or be inspired by her hustle...
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Sili Recio

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