The National Association of Mothers' Centers speaks out on work/life fit, postpartum depression, the importance of early care and education, creating a mothers movement, working for change, the economic impact of being a mother, the so-called "Mommy Wars", and much more.

See our Letter to the Editor of the Washington Post (downloadable below) addressing the perception of mothers in our society.

Lisa Weber, a member of the NAMC's Board of Trustees, had her op-ed The Value of Mom printed in the Albany (NY) Times Union on Mother's Day, May 13, 2007. She makes a case for public policies that support the important work of caregiving. Read the article at Albany Times Union

The NAMC's Advocacy Coordinator Valerie Young is quoted in the cover story entitled "The Care Crisis" in the March 12 issue of The Nation entitled "The Care Crisis" :
The Nation. The author, Ruth Rosen, is a well respected historian of the women's movement in the U.S.

CEASEFIRE in the "Mommy Wars" Media Event
The Women's Media Center in NYC was the host to numerous journalists and reporters gathered to hear the results to date of the NAMC/MOTHERS' CEASEFIRE in the "Mommy Wars" on-line petition campaign. Signatures number 5,000 and we're still counting. Take a look at our CEASEFIRE Press Release. Also read more at MothersMovementOnline

NAMC's CEASEFIRE in the "Mommy Wars" Campaign Highlighted
Valerie Young, NAMC's Advocacy Coordinator, was interviewed for an article printed in the Cincinnati Enquirer, highlighting the NAMC's CEASEFIRE in the "Mommy Wars" Campaign. Launched by its MOTHERS Initiative for Mother's Day 2006, this on-line petition has gathered close to 5,000 signatures to date and new supporters are signing on every day. MOTHERS is bringing the message out loud and clear that women are not buying into the concept of stay-at-home moms warring with working mothers and vice versa. Changes in public policy, workplace policies and cultural norms that support people so they can do their best at caring for their families as well as be successful at work would benefit not only all mothers, but also fathers and people who are not parents. Read the article at Cincinnati Enquirer's website

NAMC Facilitates Creation of International Policy Statement for Mothers from Around the Globe
Rhonda Kave, Co-chair of the NAMC Board of Trustees helped facilitate the closing session at an international conference of Mothers' Centers. Lori Rappa, Director of Operations & Outreach also participated in the drafting of this document. Read the press release at: International MC Conference Press Release. Additional coverage in Networking Magazine is downloadable below.

In Mothers' Movement On-line:
Valerie Young, NAMC's Advocacy Coordinator, replied to a letter about honoring the organizing poor women have been doing to improve their situations.
Read Val's letter at: MothersMovementOnLine

Linda Lisi Juergens, NAMC Executive Director, gave tips on creating a network of support when working out child care options. See the article in published in The Bergen Record (NJ)

MOTHERS Reaches Switzerland
The American Women's Club of Lausanne, Switzerland, heard about the NAMC's MOTHERS Initiative and incorporated "get the vote out" information from our website into their site for the benefit of their membership.
Read more at American Women's Club of Lausanne

Long Island Women's Agenda Recognizes the NAMC's Part in The Early Years Matter Campaign
With funding from the Long Island Fund for Women & Girls, and in partnership with the Long Island Women's Agenda, the NAMC is working to offer more parents information about what young children need to thrive. And guess what? It isn't expensive toys or flashcards!
Go to LIWA's website

New Neighborhood Addresses Eldercare Issues
Read the Press Release below.

NAMC Ceates a Declaration of Rights
Read the Declaration below.