What about Dad? Take a survey about how work-family issues impact men

Much has been written about family and work responsibilities from the perspective of women. But is balancing work and family also an issue for men? MomsRising.org, a national go-to organization for work/family issues, would like to learn more about your perspective. Please take 10-15 minutes to tell us about your experiences at work and beingContinue reading “What about Dad? Take a survey about how work-family issues impact men”

To really support dads, Washington needs family-wage jobs and modern workplace standards

On Sunday, dads across Washington State will be celebrated at home as role models, breadwinners, caretakers, parents and more. Certainly a new set of power tools will show dad how much you appreciate him. But no gift can make up for the economic losses that Washington’s men (and their families) have experienced since the beginningContinue reading “To really support dads, Washington needs family-wage jobs and modern workplace standards”

Don’t punish people for getting sick!

Via MomsRising: We’re moms and dads. We know firsthand how fast the flu travels through our workplaces, schools, and child care centers. We’ve been up at 3 am half-focused on caring for a sick child and half-focused on the related “what ifs?” What if I send her to school sick? Will she get worse, orContinue reading “Don’t punish people for getting sick!”