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We All Have the Power to Grant a Wish
An estimated 100,000 children will be diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the next four years, according to a study conducted by the Make-A-Wish Found... Read more
Mothers & More
Mission Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers' needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do....
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Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers' needs ... Read more
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As a new feature, we're listing some parenting and children's issues that can always use your involvement. If you know of any action groups or events that are coming up ... Read more
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Community Service: A Family's Guide to Getting Involved
It's easy to feel disconnected, as many parents juggle work, family, and activity after activity. But there are a number of things that can help bring us back together - playing a game, going for a hike, or cooking a meal as a family. One of the most satisfying, fun, and productive ways to unite is volunteering for community service projects. Not only does it help bring families together, volunteerism also sets a good example for your children and is helpful to the community as well.
What Are Some Reasons to Get Involved?
Why should you get your family started in lending a helping hand?
Have you experienced workplace discrimination because of your parental status or family responsibilities (maternal profiling)?
The Center for WorkLife Law aims to end employment discrimination against workers who have family responsibilities. This type of discrimination has a name: Family Responsibilities Discrimination. Pregnant women, mothers and fathers of young children, and employees with aging parents or sick spouses/partners may find themselves discriminated against. They may be rejected for employment, demoted, harassed, passed over for promotion, or terminated -- despite good performance evaluations -- simply becaus
... Continue reading Take Action Against " Maternal Profiling".
Mothers and Work
Now celebrating its 20th Anniversary year, Mothers & More is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We support members as they navigate many personal, family and professional transitions during their active parenting years.
Locally, the Twin Cities East chapter is a growing network of mothers in Washington County, the newest of four Mothers & More chapters serving Minnesota. Life as Mom brings changes -- to your time, your work, your identity. We recognize that being a parent is one of many roles Moms play.
Seeking Employed Mothers for a National Research Project
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota is participating in a national study on "The Changing Landscape of Women in America." We are seeking professionally employed mothers who would be interested in participating in a lively, interactive dialogue with peers about the concerns, satisfactions, and needs associated with balancing work, family, and personal life.
Participant Criteria:
- Mother (natural, step-, adoptive, legal guardian) of at least one child 16 or under
- Have at least a Bachelor's degree
- Employed in a professional position for at least 2 continuous years
- Work 30
... Continue reading Seeking Employed Mothers for a National Research Project.
Make Child's Play Out of Presidential Politics
If someone were to ask you who is running for President in 2008, lots of names would pop into your head, but have you heard of Susie Flynn? She has a single issue platform: America needs to offer health insurance to the 9 million children in this country who don't have it.
"Susie" is actually a fictitious character created by Minneapolis-based advertising agency, Fallon Worldwide, for its pro bono client, the Children's Defense Fund. The campaign is aimed at focusing attention on the serious issue of children's health insurance.
Raising caring, appreciative, compassionate, and generous children is a daunting task, given the somewhat egocentric world we live in. Parents want to give children the best life possible, and thus kids often become accustomed to getting virtually everything they want, and are not at all satisfied by getting just what they need. To prevent children from developing a serious case of the "gimmies," and to reverse some of the expectations they have established, kids need to see first-hand the struggles of others. But the exposure alone is not enough. It is essential to teach our kids that
... Continue reading Teach your Kids the Value of Giving to Others.
Earth Day Lives: Going Green is Still in Style
From cable shows on celebrities who obsess about recycling, to coalitions of Hollywood stars building solar-powered homes, it's still in style to be "green."
Anyone who thought environmental consciousness among celebrity types - and the general American public - would be a passing fancy will likely rethink their views as Earth Day 2007 approaches. On April 22, groups from elementary school classes to celebutante cliques will observe the day set aside to think about how we all care for the planet.
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