Chamber of Mothers

You know it, I know it, we all know it. Moms deserve better. Luckily, our friends at Willow Innovations, Inc. moms' favorite wearable breast pumps, understand that too. That's why we are pumped (pun intended  😉 ) to announce our new partnership! Watch the video we created together to advocate for change ➡  https://lnkd.in/gSxrxCsD. "Willow was founded to disrupt outdated norms for motherhood, and with that mission, we are proud to use our voice to advocate for systemic change in partnership with Chamber of Mothers. There is power in the mom community; together, we can transform motherhood for the better." - Sarah O'Leary, CEO of Willow. This Fall, Willow is partnering up with us to help spread the word that maternal rights are on the ballot 🔗  https://lnkd.in/gE48feHK. When you 📱 text MOTHER to 26797 - you can: 💌 Register yourself to vote 🗳 Check your voter registration status 📣 Access detailed ballot and polling information on child care, paid leave and maternal health." Video produced and created by: Affinitiv Advertising Voiceover by annie bacon, recording artist and Programs and Community Manager of Chamber of Mothers

Our next book club event is right around the corner 📖 on 8/14 with author of Touched Out, Amanda Montei. 😍 RSVP - https://lnkd.in/gJGqj4Sw When Amanda became a parent, she struggled with the physicality of caring for children, but even more with the growing lack of autonomy she felt in her personal and professional life. The conditions of modern American parenthood—the lack of paid leave and affordable childcare, the isolation and alienation, the distribution of labor in her home, and the implicit demands of marriage—were not what she had expected. Touched Out, Explores the stories we tell about psychology, childbirth, sexuality, the family, the overwhelm mothers feel trying to be “good,” and the tender bonds that form between parent and child. It delivers a powerful critique of American SA culture and its continuation in the institution of motherhood, and considers what it really means to care in America.

Exciting news!! TODAY, We launched the Vote Like a Mother website in partnership with theSkimm. Chamber of Mothers has been working around the clock to deliver you a FREE resource for a one-stop shop for up-to-date, nonpartisan information related to maternal health, childcare, and paid family so you can speak up and VOTE ACCORDING TO your interests this election cycle. Get informed information in just a few clicks and swipes for November 6th 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gW5NUjxw

Family issues need to be at the forefront of this election, and we want to give moms back their power to Vote like a Mother. Thank you, Yasmin Vossoughian, and NBC News, for including our Founding Mothers Erin Erenberg and Raena Boston to share our story.

The vote to expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC) was blocked last week. However, you did a great job letting your Senators know you supported the expansion of the CTC. Thank you for showing up for families across America. This is the action we need. Katie Britt and Time Kaine introduced new legislation: The Child Care Availability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act. Swipe to find out how this legislation will help families. 📢 Two actions you can take: 1. Take Count on Mothers's poll to let your voice be heard about this Bipartisan Childcare Package - https://lnkd.in/gptQ2rP6 2. Email or call your Members of Congress and urge them to pass this Childcare package.

ARIZONA it is time for you to VOTE LIKE A MOTHER today. Your Primary Elections are underway. We want to help you stay informed and support you in making voting decisions based on your interests as a mother. We reviewed Arizona’s candidates for Senator and their stances on Maternal Rights. The information on the slides are what we were able to gather from either the candidates website or quotes taken from a news article. 💡Here is some important details to note for today’s AZ Primary Elections: 🗳️ Text MOTHER to 26797 to help find a polling location 🗳️If you are a registered Independent, you can still vote; you must choose a ballot (Dem or Rep) at the polling location. 🗳️If you received an early ballot in the mail but missed the date to mail it back, you can still fill it out and drop it off at a polling location. 🗳️Voting closes at 7 pm today. 🗳️Go to my.arizona.vote to confirm that your ballot was received and counted.

What does it mean to “Vote Like A Mother”? It means to vote thinking about the issues that are most important to our children. For me, it means I will vote for candidates who: 🔫 Fight for common sense gun laws 👶🏾 Believe in a national paid family leave policy 👧🏼 Are committed to improving childcare in America I love this Chamber of Mothers campaign because it challenges us all to think about what this statement means to us. Voting like a mother will mean different things to different people. But the central message is the same: vote for a future that is best for our children. ********************************************************** I'm Allison Whalen, founder of Parentaly, sharing stories & tips daily. We work with companies and HR leaders to turn parental leave into a win-win. Follow me hit 🔔 to stay tuned.

Vote Like a Mother supports mothers by providing information and the tools needed to vote according to their interests as mothers. Kamala Harris has centered herself around maternal rights in America. She was the lead Senator in introducing the Maternal Health Momnibus Act, which is one of our priorities. We are working hard to get it passed. We were in DC this week, meeting across the aisle with Senators and urging them to pass the Momnibus package. Now is the time! Text MOTHER to 26797

Join us for our next book club event 📖 on 8/14 with author of Touched Out, Amanda Montei. 📅 RSVP Link - https://lnkd.in/gUqCb5tX 👈 When Amanda Montei became a parent, she struggled with the physicality of caring for children, but even more with the growing lack of autonomy she felt in her personal and professional life. The conditions of modern American parenthood—the lack of paid leave and affordable childcare, the isolation and alienation, the distribution of labor in her home, and the implicit demands of marriage—were not what she had expected. Touched Out, Explores the stories we tell about psychology, childbirth, sexuality, the family, the overwhelm mothers feel trying to be “good,” and the tender bonds that form between parent and child. It delivers a powerful critique of American SA culture and its continuation in the institution of motherhood, and considers what it really means to care in America.

The American Families Plan President Biden proposed immediately after taking office is the reason we all came together. We read the plan, believed in the possibility of improved social supports for moms, and met in person on the White House lawn for the first time when he passed the Bi-Partisan Safe Communities Act, which included the first piece of gun safety legislation in 25 years. Thank you, President Biden.