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The parental leave pledge that’s long overdue: How to help make it happen

The parental leave pledge that’s long overdue: How to help make it happen

by Caroline Siegrist | Doing Good

We all write so much about work-life-parenting balance… and what a tough balance it is. If it even exists. So I was thrilled to find out about the Pledge Parental Leave initiative that’s coming to an employer near you. Well, hopefully. Pledge Parental...
The US Negro Nurses of WWII | Women’s History Month Stories to share with your kids.

The US Negro Nurses of WWII | Women’s History Month Stories to share with your kids.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

I believe if Women’s History Month gives you an opportunity to learn even even one single new story about important women in history who you didn’t know before — and then share that story with your kids — then that would be fantastic. So I...
If you’re going to watch Green Book, read these articles first. Or, after.

If you’re going to watch Green Book, read these articles first. Or, after.

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

Last night’s 2019’s Best Picture award at the Oscars went to Green Book, a film based (ever so loosely) on a real relationship between prominent Black jazz pianist and classically trained musician Dr. Don Shirley, and his hired driver, Frank “Tony...
5 ideas from LEGO Movie 2 to discuss with your kids : A guide for parents

5 ideas from LEGO Movie 2 to discuss with your kids : A guide for parents

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

Last week, I caught a press screening of the The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part with my kids and I have to admit, my expectations were…tempered. The genius of the first LEGO Movie (sorry for any spoilers but you know, 5 year statue of limitations and all) is that...
12 hilarious titles for parenting books that need to be written, stat!

12 hilarious titles for parenting books that need to be written, stat!

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

On our Facebook page this week, we shared a meme from Mother Playlist, that said, I’m going to write a parenting book called “Fine. Whatever. Go ahead.” Can you relate? Hilarious as our Facebook followers are, they started sharing titles of their own...
Here’s to Colleen Ballinger who shares the truth about new motherhood on Twitter. (It’s sticky and smells like baby pee and mold.)

Here’s to Colleen Ballinger who shares the truth about new motherhood on Twitter. (It’s sticky and smells like baby pee and mold.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Every time I hear someone complain about social media, or how they’re quitting this platform or that because of “all the negativity,” I can’t help but think about all the ways that social platforms have literally saved moms. From blogs that...
5 New Year’s resolutions for new moms…that new moms can actually keep. Maybe. Hopefully.

5 New Year’s resolutions for new moms…that new moms can actually keep. Maybe. Hopefully.

by Caroline Siegrist | Tips + Tricks

The December before my son was born, I wrote a long list of New Year’s resolutions that included finishing my novel, getting my house organized, and learning Spanish in my free time Hilarious, right? Needless to say I don’t habla español or have a...
The Barbie same-sex wedding set: Why it needs to happen | Thinking: Parent

The Barbie same-sex wedding set: Why it needs to happen | Thinking: Parent

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

Could Mattel be developing a Barbie same sex wedding set? Well, yeah. They could. And they might. And I am here for it. We’ve been writing for so long that in all things — especially for our kids — diversity matters. Inclusiveness matters....
There are now more than 100 women in Congress. Here’s why it matters to our girl — and boys.

There are now more than 100 women in Congress. Here’s why it matters to our girl — and boys.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

Last night’s election was historic in so many ways, with representation that’s starting to better reflect the actual composition of the country. We now have the first Black woman in Congress from Massachusetts: Ayanna Pressley. The first Black woman in...
Why every parent needs to see Boy Erased. Spoiler: The world desperately needs more understanding and compassion

Why every parent needs to see Boy Erased. Spoiler: The world desperately needs more understanding and compassion

by Holly Rosen Fink | Entertainment + Media

It’s been over a week since I saw the brand new movie Boy Erased and I can’t get it out of my head. As an avid human-rights supporter and the mom of two activist teenagers, I spend a lot of time trying to be less angry these days than I have been. The world feels so...
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