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More or Less?

"... it is part of what makes us whole; it helps us become more." 

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Serious Question

Sometimes we seem so inquisitive and other times we don't.

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When Parents Act Like Corporations

Why do people claim to want change as they perpetuate stereotypes and reinforce the norm?

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Employer, Spouse or You?

What's the real reason parents walk away from their careers?

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Benefits of a Working Mom

"I talked to grown-up children who were raised by working mothers." 
-- Pamela F. Lenehan

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Would A Man Want Your Job?

"If more women were to approach career preparation differently, it's likely that mothers would opt out of the workplace less often and feel more appreciated on the job."

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#dadsinschools

Mothers should stop volunteering in schools. Instead encourage dads (and only dads) to take on the classroom volunteer duties.

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Thinking About Becoming a SAHD? (Think Again)

​"Research suggests the penalty may even be greater for men who temporarily exit the workforce."

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Susan Redden Makatoa

"We need to stop pandering to working mothers."  (video)

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Attitude Check

"We also found children were better off when parents cared about work as a source of challenge, creativity, and enjoyment ..."  -- Stewart D. Friedman

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Our Daughters at Work

​If we want our daughters to have the same career opportunities as our sons, we have to do the hard work of creating an environment that enables that.
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Unbelievable

A story that is guaranteed to make you think. And maybe re-think.

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Hello ... It's 2019

If we want our daughters and sons to be treated fairly and respected for their ideas, we need to model the behavior we hope they'll experience.

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Hoop Dreams

How far will you go to be sure your kids have valuable opportunities?

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When You Give Career Advice

Serious question. Let us know what you think.

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Be the Change

Driving real change takes effort, and it often requires sacrifice.

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Setting a New Precedent

All working parents balance a lot. Some balance even more.

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