Moms First

How did child care become *the* kitchen table issue for parents this election season? Short answer: moms. It’s never been more clear that moms (and all parents) are not okay. So Moms First spent the past 6 months mobilizing our country’s 85 millions moms to make sure child care could not be ignored. We are so proud of this tireless community for sharing their stories and using their voice. And a big shout out to our moms who shared their stories with USA TODAY's Jessica Guynn for this terrific look back at how child care became the top issue for parents in the 2024 election! https://lnkd.in/ew7-chQ5

Moms are not OK.? ? We are asked to hold *everything* together while earning less at work, getting little help from society, and being made to feel guilty about all of it. It's no wonder we're feeling stressed!? ? We want to take a beat to check-in: What mental load is weighing on you?? ? Take a quick survey to share what’s stressing you out: https://lnkd.in/gD6jSz9n Get it off your chest and let’s work together to help lighten the load!

By now, you've probably seen the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents.? ? Spoiler alert: The parents are not okay.? ? The first step in solving this crisis—that is so ingrained in our society—is to acknowledge it.? ? So today, on?#WorldMentalHealthDay, we're taking a moment to say to all the parents out there: we see you.? ? You are not alone. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and fight for the structural changes parents need to break this cycle of stress and burnout.? ? Spread the word by sharing this post—together, we can do more to support parents and caregivers!

Your new favorite podcast is almost here! ?? With guests from Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, to Emily Oster and Cheryl Strayed, Reshma Saujani's going to help us all figure out how we stop trying to just get through this time of life… and actually start living it. Listen to the trailer of My So-Called Midlife here: https://lnkd.in/gjtbEdFs

In the 37 states without paid leave, families are losing $34 billion in wages annually, and women are hit hardest, losing nearly $19 billion each year. Whether it's bonding with a new child, caring for a sick loved one, or recovering from illness, millions of workers are forced to choose between their paycheck and their family’s well-being. Moms, families, and caregivers deserve better. Women aren't the only ones — swipe to see what men are losing each year in the 37 states without paid leave. ??

Supporting paid leave is a no-brainer! ??? ? Why?? ? Moms need it: Paid family leave leads to better health outcomes for babies and moms, reduces stress, and improves in higher engagement for parents.? And it's good for business: Paid family leave boosts employee loyalty, attracts top talent, and increases productivity and retention, especially among moms!? ? Do you have paid leave benefits in your state?? Learn more about paid leave in your state and to check your eligibility using Paidleave.ai.

Paidleave.ai can help you get paid! Want to learn how to access paid leave to care for a family member or newborn? Head on over to Paidleave.ai to use our AI tool to get answers and design a paid leave plan. ??

At Moms First, you don't have to tell us twice that moms are the most productive, effective, and valuable types of employees. Tomorrow, we're teaming up with The Mom Project and Etsy to share compelling data on the value moms bring to the workforce and the ROI businesses see when they hire them. Join us on Tuesday, October 8, for an insightful discussion on how companies can tap into the incredible power of moms to meet their business goals. You won’t want to miss this! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eds-QUsy

Hey moms! It's October 3rd and voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching. You're not a regular mom, you're a cool mom. And cool moms vote! Make sure you're registered to vote & see upcoming voter registration deadlines in your state here: https://lnkd.in/gBpMd_j #MeanGirlsDay #October3rd

Six months ago, Moms First set off on a clear mission to do something that had never been done before: elevate child care in the national conversation and secure commitments from both presidential candidates that they would pass affordable child care. So many women have been fighting for child care for decades, and we are so grateful for their advocacy. But time and time again, child care has fallen out of the spotlight, leaving moms to pick up the pieces and struggle with the financial and mental costs of child care alone. This time had to be different. Moms can’t afford to wait around any longer. So Moms First put together a plan to make child care impossible to ignore. And it worked. We got a question asked about child care at the first presidential debate. We set off a viral news cycle after asking President Trump about child care at a major economic address. (Shout out Reshma Saujani for asking the question heard around the world!) We mobilized thousands of moms across the country to share their child care stories. And, last night, the vice presidential candidates spent nearly 8 minutes debating solutions to our child care crisis on the national stage. On the morning shows and late night shows, in every news outlet, on the presidential campaigns — everyone has been debating about how to fix the child care crisis. From The Daily Show to CNN, and The New York Times to USA TODAY — child care is finally getting the national attention it deserves. Before we started this campaign, no one had released any child care plans or made any child care commitments. Now, both presidential candidates and their running mates have openly committed to tackle the child care crisis. When Moms First says we're leading the fight for America's moms, we mean it. And we are so proud to be in this fight with each and every one of you. We've never been more certain that moms really do get sh*t done.