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Additional Resources Related to Working Mothers

Blue Suit Mom: “BlueSuitMom.com is the premier resource of work and family balance information for executive working mothers and their employers. You'll find advice on parenting, career advancement, the balancing act, meal planning and family health and fitness, delivered in a format that nurtures respect for professional mothers.”

To access the website, click here: http://www.bluesuitmom.com/.

Global Perspectives - Mother@Work: This British webzine, founded by Denise Tyler, a news reporter/mother, offers articles on work-life balance, child care, business and education. They also offer an Employers of Choice page that lists family-friendly companies in the U.K.

To access the website, click here: http://www.motheratwork.co.uk/default.asp.

Mothers Movement Online:  “The Mothers Movement Online was founded in April 2003 as an open source for information about social, cultural, economic and political issues that affect the wellbeing of mothers. Our purpose is to serve as a clearinghouse for reporting and resources that support social change. Our intention is to promote economic and social justice for mothers and others who do the caring work of our society.”

To access the website, click here: http://www.mothersmovement.org.

Women Employed: “Women Employed is a leading national advocate for women's economic advancement. We analyze workplace issues, educate policy makers, and build support to improve opportunities and incomes.”

To access the website, click here: http://www.womenemployed.org.

Working Mother: 100 Best Companies, 2006: For 21 years, Working Mother magazine has compiled a list of the 100 family-friendliest companies in the United States. “In selecting this year's winners, we gave special weight to leave policies, because it's critical for a mother to be able to stay home as long as possible with her newborn without suffering professionally.”

To access the list as well as commentary and interviews, click here: http://vebranch.rgisolutions.com/web?service=vpage/77.

See also Graphic: Employment Status of Women by Presence and Age of Youngest Child, 1975-2004.

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