The spot where Bronwen and others post commentary on world events, American family policy, and how their lives interact with the broader world of family-facing policies and culture.
Moms who stay home with their kids do make a difference, but if you decide that working outside the home is the right thing for you, you are by no means ruining your kid’s life.
To Work or Stay Home? An Economist Digs into the Research Read More »
I’ve come to learn that a part-time job for someone like me is hard to find. I’m overqualified for most part-time listings, but I’m disqualified from most of the jobs that interest me because I’m not seeking full-time work.
In the US, we defend our lack of quality part-time jobs with several flawed assumptions. Abandoning these mistaken paradigms will help us build a society that is better for everyone.
Four Myths About Working Part Time in the US Read More »
By attempting to discuss what it means to “stay home with kids”, you will give us a much-needed break and perhaps learn a thing or two about a life different from yours.
How to Have a Great Conversation with a Stay-At-Home Mom Read More »
It’s one thing for the Supreme Court to rule that children with disabilities have the right to live in their homes, but it’s another thing for those parents to be able to afford to take care of their children.
When Mom Can’t Work: Supporting Mothers Who Care for Children with Disabilities Read More »
Why Paternity Leave is Critical for New Moms We’re excited to host our first guest blogger, Clare Thomas-Klemme, who details how paternity leave is critical for new moms, and how parental leave is a human right that should be available to all families. Clare Thomas-Klemme is a Family Sciences scholar and PhD candidate at the
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Founder of Economic Equity for Moms analyzes Biden’s American Families Plan, and assesses which families will benefit most if the plan is passed.
America’s Family Policies Failed to Keep Me at Work I made the decision to stay at home in 2019 when our son was born. It was a very difficult decision for me as I was just coming off my first year of teaching with Teach for America (TFA)—a year that had been as rewarding as
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