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02/03/14
I wrote this post for the Mothers Central Blog , where it appeared on January 16, 2014. Kate Fineske, the mother-in-charge of the site, graciously gave me permission to cross post it on my own blog, where you will find it in full below. Check out the rest of Kate's collection about parenting,...
Valerie Young's picture
02/03/14
I took advantage of California Paid Family Leave after my baby was born. During that 12 weeks, I bonded with my baby by breastfeeding him as often and as long as possible; I also built a very good milk supply. By the time I went back to work when my little one turned 3 months old, I had two gallon...
To-wen Tseng's picture
02/03/14
We're so energized and inspired by our team of Good Food Force Volunteers taking action for healthier kids and families! Learn a bit more about Trisha Sheehan, one of the first members of the Good Food Force, below! And please consider joining us - find out more here . Hi Trisha! Tell us about...
Karen Showalter's picture
02/03/14
300,000 people without access to water? Tanks that stored chemicals without regulation just upstream from a water treatment facility? Chemicals pouring into the Elk River, with confusing advisories and virtually no safety information on the specific effects of the chemicals? We ask ourselves how...
Katy Farber's picture
02/02/14
This show starts with uncovering the impact of sexism in the media. Next up we hear about brain development and what you can do to help the little ones in your life thrive. Then we get the inside scoop on the controversies and highlights from Grammy awards. Then we close the show hearing how you (...
Kristin's picture
01/31/14
On January 30, 2014, the House GOP released their principles on immigration reform. The principles emphasize border security, tougher enforcement, reforms to the immigration system, and a pathway to citizenship for those who entered as children. While the principles are a step in the right...
Wendy Cervantes's picture
01/31/14
Bilingual resources are essential in helping Latino communities get the information they need to enroll in new, affordable healthcare options. That’s why the Asegúrate in Spanish campaign is so important for Californians. The website offers resources on coverage options, frequently asked questions...
Nina Perez's picture
01/31/14
popkid_caro_article-small_38242.jpg Ever have someone tell you they've got "the sugar" when you asked how they are doing? It's a old Southern term that means he/she is sick, stricken with a form of diabetes, and in most cases, type 2. Type 2 diabetes is a debilitating, life altering, deadly and...
Monifa Bandele's picture
01/30/14
I worry a lot about the language being used surrounding women’s health care. Many people have argued that women should have to pay a higher price for insurance to cover the unique services we require. That we alone should bare the burden of reproductive healthcare costs such as prenatal care and...
Hanna Sherrill's picture
01/30/14
“I can remember only a few years back when the MomsRising State of the Union BINGO card was nearly empty. Keep up the incredible work!” --Wendy, MomsRising member Two words you never thought you'd see together: Historic. BINGO. Tuesday night’s State of the Union address and MomsRising's related...
Kristin's picture

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