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10/15/15

Today is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. In order to bring awareness to this day, yesterday's chat was dedicated to it. The #OneConversation chat happening on social media was created to ignite discussion around barriers and stigma that keep Latinos from talking openly about HIV and AIDS with...

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Sili Recio

Childcare & Early Education Environmental Health Food! Politics & Policy

10/15/15

When I was a kid, I didn’t know when companies were trying to sell me something. I’m not unique; most kids don’t understand the intent of advertising. But marketing for unhealthy items – sugary drinks, chips, candy, fast food – can get kids to beg their parents or caregivers for those treats. Then...

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Sabrina Adler

Food!

10/15/15

October 12-16 is National School Lunch Week, and there's so much to celebrate! 1. Over 95% of schools are now meeting the updated meal standards , which have been in effect since 2012. (Source: USDA ) 2. Students like the new options . 70% of elementary schools report that students enjoy the new...

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Karen Showalter

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

10/15/15

Tell Congress: Don't scare us - get to work! Increase the debt limit and #StopTheCuts by Halloween.

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Debbie Weinstein

Food!

10/14/15

I've recently become intrigued with Twitter's new livestreaming app Periscope, and am having fun building my "scoping skills" through the Good Food Force Periscope Challenge (details below!). Come try it out with me! Here are some tips for getting started: Download the app on your phone (you can...

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Karen Showalter

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

10/14/15

Tell Congress real people are harmed when vital programs are cut. Join the #StopTheCuts twitterstorm Oct. 21, 2015 at 1pm ET.

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Lecia Imbery

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Food!

10/14/15

I am a single, working Latina mother of two boys, ages 14 and 1 year old. I’ve enjoyed your programming for years. My teenage son grew up watching your shows on Saturdays. He especially loved Spongebob Squarepants and will still watch it from time to time. I appreciate your kid-friendly, mom-...

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Heiddi Zalamar

Family Economic Security

10/14/15

Do you think it’s absurd that some employers can still fire pregnant workers for things like, oh, needing to go to the bathroom, or for asking to sit instead of stand at a cash register? And do you believe that no one's best interests are served when moms are forced to pump breastmilk in a bathroom...

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Karen Showalter

Gun Safety Politics & Policy

10/10/15

How my unexpected breakdown in front of my class put my role as mom into perspective

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Somer Meade

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Food!

10/09/15

I recently had a conversation with two fantastic Mom Bloggers, Denise and Diana, about food allergies and their fears during Halloween. As a Mom who does not manage a child with food allergies, I did not understand how terrifying Halloween could be (And, not in a good way!). It made me realize that...

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