Comments for Your (Wo)man in Washington http://wiw.motherscenter.org The policy blog of the National Asssociation of Mothers' Centers Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:35:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Ann Romney and the Caring Economy: The Politics of Motherhood by Coachleslie http://wiw.motherscenter.org/ann-romney-and-the-caring-economy-the-politics-of-motherhood/#comment-804 Coachleslie Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:35:00 +0000 http://wiw.motherscenter.org/?p=745#comment-804 What is so unfortunate is that we have been saying the same thing, now, for decades and it still hasn't happened. We have been talking about parental leave and support for mothers and we haven't been able to convert it into legislation. Now women get to do it all, we get to work outside the home, bring home the bacon, have kids and take care of them and a home. We still do not have equal pay and childcare is a tremendous cost for families with young children. We have more women in positions of power in WA but we still have not gotten legislation that supports women, moms (healthcare, contraception is on the line, I mean, really??) I would like to see legislation that all women can support, since we have the majority power of the vote and education, at this point. We need to crystalize our power and get it in writing, legislation, what women need, healthcare, child/parental care/leave, choice! How can I help???? Thank you. What is so unfortunate is that we have been saying the same thing, now, for decades and it still hasn’t happened. We have been talking about parental leave and support for mothers and we haven’t been able to convert it into legislation. Now women get to do it all, we get to work outside the home, bring home the bacon, have kids and take care of them and a home. We still do not have equal pay and childcare is a tremendous cost for families with young children. We have more women in positions of power in WA but we still have not gotten legislation that supports women, moms (healthcare, contraception is on the line, I mean, really??)

I would like to see legislation that all women can support, since we have the majority power of the vote and education, at this point. We need to crystalize our power and get it in writing, legislation, what women need, healthcare, child/parental care/leave, choice! How can I help???? Thank you.

]]> Comment on Ann Romney and the Caring Economy: The Politics of Motherhood by Kate F. http://wiw.motherscenter.org/ann-romney-and-the-caring-economy-the-politics-of-motherhood/#comment-788 Kate F. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:54:00 +0000 http://wiw.motherscenter.org/?p=745#comment-788 I agree with Linda, it was stunning to find out how far behind we really are! This was a great, eyeopening post Valerie and Riane. I agree with Linda, it was stunning to find out how far behind we really are! This was a great, eyeopening post Valerie and Riane.

]]> Comment on Ann Romney and the Caring Economy: The Politics of Motherhood by Linda Juergens http://wiw.motherscenter.org/ann-romney-and-the-caring-economy-the-politics-of-motherhood/#comment-776 Linda Juergens Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:38:00 +0000 http://wiw.motherscenter.org/?p=745#comment-776 It was really stunning to find out how far behind the US is compared to other industrialized nations in terms of supports for families. The important work of raising the next generation is vital to all of us so why wouldn't we be willing to invest to make it more likely that parents get what they need to do the best job they can? It was really stunning to find out how far behind the US is compared to other industrialized nations in terms of supports for families. The important work of raising the next generation is vital to all of us so why wouldn’t we be willing to invest to make it more likely that parents get what they need to do the best job they can?

]]> Comment on Come to the Mom Congress by Valerie Young http://wiw.motherscenter.org/come-to-the-mom-congress/#comment-544 Valerie Young Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:54:06 +0000 http://wiw.motherscenter.org/?p=594#comment-544 Well, see that you do! I will be right here, ready to entertain you. Well, see that you do! I will be right here, ready to entertain you.

]]> Comment on Come to the Mom Congress by Kate F. http://wiw.motherscenter.org/come-to-the-mom-congress/#comment-543 Kate F. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:38:00 +0000 http://wiw.motherscenter.org/?p=594#comment-543 Just so you know... I am SO entering this and totally plan to visit you in DC ;) Just so you know… I am SO entering this and totally plan to visit you in DC ;)

]]> Comment on Fantasy State of the Union by Ginger Garner http://wiw.motherscenter.org/fantasy-state-of-the-union/#comment-542 Ginger Garner Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:18:00 +0000 http://wiw.motherscenter.org/?p=591#comment-542 Oh Valerie - I love this post. We can have a dream... Oh Valerie – I love this post. We can have a dream…

]]> Comment on The Best Job in the World by Nanette Fondas http://wiw.motherscenter.org/the-best-job-in-the-world/#comment-538 Nanette Fondas Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:45:00 +0000 http://wiw.motherscenter.org/?p=575#comment-538 Thanks for reprinting this blog. And I loved your conclusion, Valerie, to "mom up" and help one another and take care of ourselves. That should be a rallying cry for all moms. Thanks for reprinting this blog. And I loved your conclusion, Valerie, to “mom up” and help one another and take care of ourselves. That should be a rallying cry for all moms.

]]> Comment on Mothers of the Century (21st) by Anonymous http://wiw.motherscenter.org/mothers-of-the-century-21st/#comment-536 Anonymous Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:09:00 +0000 http://wiw.motherscenter.org/?p=546#comment-536 Paid leave is available for those who plan ahead and work for the right employers. Short term disability replaces a portion of income during maternity leave, and provides extra coverage in case of complications before delivery. Employers must first offer the benefit. Women would pay the premium themselves. This should be ubiquitous given the importance - but it's not. Paid leave is available for those who plan ahead and work for the right employers. Short term disability replaces a portion of income during maternity leave, and provides extra coverage in case of complications before delivery. Employers must first offer the benefit. Women would pay the premium themselves. This should be ubiquitous given the importance – but it’s not.

]]> Comment on A Mother’s Twelve Days of Christmas by Kelly Coyle DiNorcia http://wiw.motherscenter.org/a-mothers-twelve-days-of-christmas/#comment-535 Kelly Coyle DiNorcia Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:21:00 +0000 http://wiw.motherscenter.org/?p=571#comment-535 Buh-rilliant!!! Buh-rilliant!!!

]]> Comment on A Mother’s Twelve Days of Christmas by Lisajweber http://wiw.motherscenter.org/a-mothers-twelve-days-of-christmas/#comment-534 Lisajweber Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:36:00 +0000 http://wiw.motherscenter.org/?p=571#comment-534 Brilliant! Should be printed and packaged as a holiday greeting card! Brilliant! Should be printed and packaged as a holiday greeting card!

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