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Greetings!
Happy Valentine's Day! We you, and we want to remind you that the health of your is an absolute priority. Motherhood is lived flat out at full-speed; it's no wonder we often drop to the bottom of our own "to do" list. Here's a video valentine that'll make you laugh with recognition as it delivers an important message.
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Stay in touch with us on the NAMC's Facebook page, Like Your (Wo)Man in Washington and Friend Valerie Young on Facebook, and Follow @WomanInDC on Twitter. There's original content also to be found on our blogs, Your (Wo)Man in Washington and Mothers Central. Post a comment, send us your thoughts, or ask a question - we are always thrilled to hear from you.
Regards,
The mothers of MOTHERS
  
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 DC Dispatch - Designated Parent or Babysitter? | | |
If mother = designated parent, does father = babysitter? The US Census Bureau may look at it that way. For purposes of data tracking, a "child care arrangement" is what a mother has when she works outside the home. But when a father goes to earn income, and the mother is providing the care, it's not treated the same way for statistical purposes. Many voices have been raised about the accuracy of data collection in regards to work and parenting, and how policies based upon it reflect and perpetuate gender discrimination. The Motherlode blog at The New York Times and Kristen Maschka's post are two of them. |
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Dear Boss: I'm Having a Baby
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 Have you ever wondered what to say, or what not to say, when announcing your "blessed event" at work? Cali Yost makes it simple on her Work + Life Fit blog.
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State Database for Laws about Mothers at Work |
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How to find out what the law is in your state about paid sick days, breastfeeding at work, maternity leave, or temporary disability insurance? You can check out this nifty site at the National Partnership for Women & Families and see what, if anything, is available. Psst - New Jersey and California are the best in the country! |
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Who's No. 1? You, of course! |
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More data on the role mothers or other primary caregivers play in their child's brain development. Not only is nurture and positive interaction good for babies' brains, it actually changes the brain's physical structure. Live Science covers the story. |
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MOTHERS Read and Review |
 It's certainly still cold enough to curl up with a good book. Here's a list of titles from Literary Mama about the maternal experience around the world, without a mention of soccer, minivans, or chicken nuggets. Take a vacation without leaving your chair. |
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