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January 5, 2013

Day-to-Day AND the Big Picture

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day busy-ness of life. Taking the time to think about the “big picture” is valuable...

June 2, 2013

Choice and Equality for Mothers - and Fathers

Stephanie Coontz's opinion column in The New York Times ("The Triumph of the Working Mother," 6/1/13) is disappointing and misleading.

May 25, 2022

Tragic Events

When tragedy strikes, in addition to dealing with their own feelings, parents have to think about the impact on their children. Just as our children are growing and changing, our own understanding and coping skills develop and change.

October 21, 2018

A Scary Holiday

Scary Halloween images are everywhere. A mom gently helps her daughter - at stores, in neighbor's yards... coping with scary things anytime and anyplace. 

Holidays

Behavior, Stress, Breaking harmful patterns

Scientific evidence shows the harm of spanking, yelling and shaming. The following resources can help parents as they break generational patterns and heal, strengthen their relationships with their children and learn new ways to raise their children with calm, love and connection.

Note: much better societal support for parents is needed - and research shows it is effective. 

Parent well-being is a crucial factor in child well-being. Help is available for all kinds of difficulties.

Behavior, Stress, Breaking harmful patterns

Baby GooRoo

A wealth of information about breastfeeding - and also health and safety issues - offered in easy-to-access topic areas. 

Resource listing
Breastfeeding
December 3, 1998

Getting Organized for Christmas

After years of being excited in October, becoming frantic and exhausted in December, and vowing in January never to do it that way again, I knew I needed help.

Unplug the Christmas Machine

This book offers a thorough look at assumptions many people have about the holiday season, a brief history of commercialism associated with the holidays, exercises to help you identify your own family’s true wishes, and inspiration for making changes.

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Holidays
May 31, 2019

FAHN Calls for Inclusive Family Policies

Press Release: Family and Home Network calls for family policies that help all families regardless of how they earn a living or care for their families.

Mothers Speak Out on Child Care

In 1989, our organization published this 30 page policy paper, examining some common misconceptions about mothers and work, about the media’s portrayal of mothering issues, and about policy options. 

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