Law-Policy-Taxes

One Teacher's Strict Potty Policy

Posted on February 22, 2012


One fifth-grade teacher in New York, sick and tired of her students' "excessive" potty breaks, has decided to put a stop to it by implementing a strict potty policy in which each student is allotted

Every March Begins with a Single Revolutionary Step...

Posted on February 14, 2012

This Mother’s Revolution is being brought to you by Breast Feeding Mothers Unite, a small organization dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of breastfeeding, and empowering women to nurse their little ones whenever and wherever they are hungry.  You may have noticed their website listed at the bottom of each blog post.

Family Expansions and the Effect on Career Growth

Posted on February 11, 2012

Last week I threw a baby shower for my friend who is expecting her second baby. It's always fun throwing these baby showers because I get to sniff some baby clothes, and buy some cute baby items that seems to pop up everywhere on pinteresttwitter and on facebook.

Justice for Breastfeeding Working Mothers

Posted on February 11, 2012

Who Is Your State Heroine?

Posted on February 07, 2012
Who Is Your State Heroine?

Does your state have a heroine? Do you know who she is? I recently spent the day visiting the former home of my state’s heroine, the courageous Prudence Crandall.

Hidden Hazards in the Nursery

Posted on January 11, 2012
Hidden Hazards in the Nursery

What would you say if I told you that a high number of baby products contain toxic chemicals? What if I told you those toxic chemicals were in the form of flame retardants that are used in things like nursing pillows, car seats, changing pads and bassinet pads? And what if I said there is currently nothing in the law protecting us from these harmful toxins?

State Child Care Subsidies Dwindle

Posted on December 14, 2011
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An article in today’s New York Times, “Aid for Child Care Drops When It Is Needed Most,” highlights one of the most important problems for all working moms – without high-quality, affordable child care, it’s difficult to work at all, and it’s impossible to devote the time and energy that’s required to turn a job into a meaningful career.

Stop Workplace Bullying Now

Posted on December 09, 2011
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Nasty bosses and mean co-workers can make work a living hell, and working moms are often targets. Working Mother shows what employees and companies need to know about bullying—and how to fight it.

It’s tough out there. Millions of us already feel uncertain about our jobs, our finances, even our futures. But for 54 million people — or 35 percent of all adult workers — there’s even been more trouble out there: the workplace bully.

Multigenerational Approach to Family Care Benefits

Posted on December 07, 2011

Contributed By Fran Durekas, Founder, CCLC (Children's Creative Learning Centers)

Carcinogens, Endocrine Disruptors & Teratogens, Oh My!

Posted on December 06, 2011

A few years ago I started to learn about the utter lack of regulation by the FDA of many of the products used by women and children. Did you know that most of the ingredients in your body lotion, shampoo, baby shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream, perfume, tooth paste and other similar items are unregulated?