Welcome to Mothers & More’s
DAY AFTER
Mother’s Day Virtual Event!

It’s About Time... To Share Your Day! (All Mothers!)

MOTHERS! Thank you all for sharing your Day After Mother’s Day with one another live on this website on Monday, May 9. View the results of our Day After event.

This event was a part of the organization’s 2005 Mother’s Day Campaign, Mothers - The Real Story: It’s About Time.

It’s About Time... to Take Action!

We all know that there’s plenty that needs to be done to improve the lives of mothers beyond candy and flowers on Mother’s Day. Want some ideas about things YOU can do today? We have several naptime activism options for you: things you can do in 15 minutes or less, without even leaving your computer keyboard! Learn more and take action by following the links below.

Where is progress being made?

In the government: The first ever American Time Use Survey measures the important time mothers and others spend doing unpaid care work. Data about mothers’ lives are the first steps toward informed public policies that can help us raise our families without the sacrifices mothers currently bear.

In the workplace: Some companies are realizing the barriers and starting to do something about it. CPRi not only places sequencing mothers in temporary and part-time positions, they have a newsletter providing tips for mothers to make the workplace work for them.

In society: Salary.com recently published the economic worth of a stay-at-home mom using business standards.

Where does work still need to be done?

In the government: Social Security doesn't consider unpaid care work contributing work. Those who take time out of the workforce to care for others see zeros on their statements. Those who earn less because they are taking the time to care for others receive lower benefits.

In the workplace: Did you know that the wage gap today is largely between mothers and everyone else? Did you know that 2 out of 5 workers are not eligible for Family Medical Leave? Check out more statistics about work, mothers and families.

In society: Cultural expectations dictate that all mothers should act and feel the same, and all mothers must enjoy motherhood 24/7 or they aren't good mothers. Read blog entries by our members across the country to get the real story.