 The Mom From 'The Cat in the Hat' Speaks
"Every mother feels societal pressures, but few have experienced as much parenting scrutiny as the mother from 'The Cat in the Hat.'" So begins one of the funniest, tongue-in-cheek, interviews we've ever read. Even though the interview is a work of fiction, any mother can relate to the experience of being judged time and time again. Read the full article here by Sarah Schmelling via The New York Times Motherload blog.
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Happy Birthday! 40 Years and Counting
From 1975 --- when the doors of the first Mothers' Center opened providing mothers with information and support in the important work of mothering -- until today, we have been making great strides. Read just a few of our 40 years of accomplishments here. We are still gaining Mom-mentum and YOU can help! With only a $40 donation you will help us continue to provide leadership, education, and advocacy to support mothers in meeting today's personal and professional challenges. For an additional $25 you can enjoy the many benefits of a Mom-mentum membership when you join before December 31, 2014.
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 Fast and Furious, Before the Festive Frenzy
A Washington DC think tank is devoting some resources to find out "What's Happening to Married Mothers in the Workforce?" And Mom-mentum's (Wo)men in Washington -- Valerie Young -- is gathering a little informal information of her own...
- Did you leave the workforce after becoming a mother?
- Why or why not?
Leave a comment on the blog post and share your own story as part of our informal research.
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Give Back and Support Women!
Want to get involved, give back and support women? Join one of our Return to Work Committees.
- Strategic Partnership Committee
- Legal Committee
- Social Networking Committee
- Human Resources Committee
- Programming Committee
All Mom-mentum committees oversee specific activities and projects for the organization. Members serve on a rotating basis as volunteers on committees for which they have relevant experience. On every committee, a Chair Elect, a Co-Chair each serve a consecutive one-year term. Committee members are limited to one three-year term, after which they may be re-appointed following a one-year break in service. Give back, and support women in a big way!
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What happens if your twins are born prematurely, requiring many weeks in intensive care and constant attention? How can you care for them and still provide for them too? Check out this quick but powerful 3 minute video of a New Jersey father who does a great job of putting into perspective why we need paid leave. |
The Gift of Economic Security
Planning for your retirement could seem like the least important thing for you to think about right now - but it really isn't.
As a family caregiver, Social Security will likely provide a significant amount of your income when you're enjoying your grandchildren. Our friends as the Center for American Progress know that a guaranteed, life-time benefit you can never deplete is key for women who spend serious time raising children, caring for elders, and looking after others. Read their short 'n snappy one pager: 5 Reasons Why Social Security Matters for Women's Economic Security.
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