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Working as a Disabled Mom: What Senator Duckworth’s Achievements Mean for Other Mothers with Disabilities

April 23, 2018 by Robyn Powell Leave a Comment

Working as a Disabled Mom: What Senator Duckworth’s Achievements Mean for Other Mothers with Disabilities

Last week, Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) made history as she became the first United States senator to cast a vote on the Senate floor with a newborn in her arms. Senator Duckworth is also the first United States senator to give birth while in office. In and of themselves, both achievements are important steps in achieving […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: disabled mom, prospective disabled parent, reflections, society, working mom

5 Misconceptions about Maternity Leave and Why ME-ternity is Ridiculous

May 9, 2016 by Erin Andrews 1 Comment

5 Misconceptions about Maternity Leave and Why ME-ternity is Ridiculous

So this article is trending: “I want all the perks of maternity leave — without having any kids.” It’s an interview with Meghann Foye, author of a book entitled “Meternity,” about how she believes that American society, and particularly woman, need to stop allowing our careers to control our lives and make more time for ourselves. […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: baby, disabled mom, maternity leave, reflections, working mom

Self-Preservation and Saying “No” as a Parent

April 14, 2016 by Jennifer Byers Chambers Leave a Comment

Self-Preservation and Saying “No” as a Parent

Saying “no,” is something I have learned is essential to my self-preservation. As much as I don’t like it, I’ve found that saying no can actually make me a better parent and spouse. I recently had to turn down speaking at a large conference in my field, something I’d actively lobbied for, pursued, and then […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: children, disabled mom, reflections, TBI, travel, working mom

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