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Motherhood
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Literary Mama: A Literary Magazine for the Maternally Inclined 
 This "online literary magazine, features writing by mother writers about the complexities and many faces of motherhood. We publish fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, literary criticism, book reviews, columns, and profiles about mother writers." Also includes a blog. Searchable. http://www.literarymama.com Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Families, Literature & Books, Magazines, Nonfiction by Genre, Poetry Last updated Aug 10, 2009 MADD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD's mission is "to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking." The site features information about the 21 minimum drinking age, underage drinking, victim services, drunk driving facts and statistics, resources relating to activism issues, and news and articles. Some material available in Spanish. http://www.madd.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Drugs & Medications by Type, Families, Holidays & Observances, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 22, 2008 Migrant Mother: The Story as Told by Her Grandson
This website from a grandson of Florence (Owens) Thompson, the person in the 1936 Dorothea Lange photograph "Migrant Mother" taken in Nipomo, California, recounts the Great Depression history of the woman pictured and her family. Also includes a gallery of six photos by Lange. http://www.migrantgrandson.com/ Topics: Families, United States History Last updated Apr 23, 2009 Mocha Moms Online
"A site for stay at home mothers of color. Mocha Moms is a support group for stay at home mothers who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families." The site provides a list of chapters around the United States, news, related links, and a message board. (Note: Site does not display well in Internet Explorer.) http://www.mochamoms.org/ Topics: Families Last updated Aug 9, 2005 MomsRising
This organization founded by the authors of "The Motherhood Manifesto" is "working to build a massive grassroots online resource to move motherhood and family issues to the forefront of the country's awareness." The site features an online petition asking media to stop using the "false rhetoric of the 'Mommy Wars'," a blog, and excerpts from the book on topics such as paid maternity and paternity leave, flexible work schedules, childcare, health care, and fair wages. http://momsrising.org Topics: Families, Jobs & Work Last updated May 18, 2006 Mother Goose Society
This group was "founded in 1987 to encourage a love for the warm tradition of Mother Goose rhymes and Mother Goose's comforting embrace and to promote the annual celebration of Mother Goose Day (May 1st)." The site features information about the real Mother Goose, tips for celebrating Mother Goose Day, rhymes and related recipes, costume ideas for portraying Mother Goose, and links to related sites. From an author of a book about Mother Goose. http://www.librarysupport.net/mothergoosesociety/ Topics: English Language, Families, Holidays & Observances Last updated Apr 26, 2005 Mother Jones: The Woman
Article from Mother Jones magazine about its namesake Mary Harris Jones (Mother Jones). The article notes that "few remember much about Mother Jones, who battled corporate presidents and politicians, who went to jail repeatedly for organizing workers, and who converted tens of thousands of Americans to the labor movement and the left." Discusses her work as an organizer for the United Mine Workers in the 1890s and related activities. http://www.motherjones.com/news/special_reports/2001/05/motherjones_gorn.html Topics: Families, Geology, History, Industries, Labor, Notable People: Women, Technology, United States History Last updated Apr 25, 2005 The Motherhood Project
This goal of this group is to "mov[e] beyond the 'mommy wars' to critical issues for all mothers." The site features key findings and the full text of "The Motherhood Study" (2005), a survey of more than 2,000 mothers, in which mothers expressed "their beliefs and concerns about mothering and their thoughts about social change." http://www.motherhoodproject.org Topics: Families Last updated May 24, 2006 Mothering Sunday
Brief information about this British holiday celebrated on "the fourth Sunday of Lent. ... Traditionally, it was a day when children, mainly daughters, who had gone to work as domestic servants were given a day off to visit their mother and family. Today it is a day when children give presents, flowers, and home made cards to their mothers." From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/holydays/motheringsunday_1.shtml Topics: Families, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Sep 23, 2006 Mother's Day: What You Need to Know
Offers historical facts and figures about Mother's Day, links to information about famous mothers, and several ideas for celebrating the holiday. http://womenshistory.about.com/od/mothersday/a/early.htm Topics: Families, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Feb 26, 2005 The Mothers Movement Online (MMO)
The intention of this site "is to promote economic and social justice for mothers and others who do the caring work of our society. The MMO delivers high quality content on mothers' issues, including original features, interviews, essays, reviews, and commentary. We also locate and list other online sources relating to motherhood as a social issue." Also includes a listing of upcoming events and advocacy activities. Searchable. http://www.mothersmovement.org Topics: Families Last updated May 18, 2006 Salon.com: Mothers Who Think
A collection of archived articles on topics related to motherhood, parenting, family, and women's issues, collected as a section and later a book of the same name. Includes pieces by Anne Lamott, Lynda Barry, and Chitra Divakaruni. From Salon.com. Note: Users must watch a brief commercial to view the full text of articles on the site. http://archive.salon.com/archives/mwt/ Topics: Families, Magazines, People, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Mother's Day
Facts and statistics about the holiday and about mothers. Features data on working mothers, single mothers, number of children, flowers, and related topics. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013412.html Topics: Families, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Jobs & Work, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Statistics Last updated Mar 16, 2009 Working Moms' Refuge
"This site is produced by women living the same life as you -- we juggle babies and dinners and work and sanity. Come share with us your tales, your tips, your questions ... you can talk to other Moms on the lists and you can always blow off steam on the rant boards." Includes sections on recipes, single moms, career, family, news, and telecommuting. http://www.momsrefuge.com/ Topics: Families, Jobs & Work, People, Recipes & Food Preparation, Women Last updated Jan 31, 2007 Working Mother
Features and articles to help women juggle career and family roles. Includes lists of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" and "Best Companies for Women of Color," with links to the companies' websites. This version of the print magazine has a selection of current articles plus an archive of some material from past issues. http://www.workingmother.com/ Topics: Families, Jobs & Work, Magazines, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 |
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