There is power in writing; it can inspire action.
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There is power in writing; it can inspire action.

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Here I am, on day 3,674 of stay at home orders. It’s my official first day as the associate editor for Modern Mom, and I’m typing from my bed with the TV on in the background and a 5-year-old by my side. My how times have changed.

Or have they?

The pandemic is an unprecedented global event, but our ability to adapt and thrive as mothers is not. This Mother’s Day, we don’t deserve 24 hours- we deserve a year. From today on, society needs to acknowledge just how hard it is to be a mother in today’s world- and reward us for our efforts. That means better maternal policies and equal pay, a closing of the housework gap, and better postpartum health care.

There is power in writing; it can inspire action. I accepted this role because I believed in the vision of Modern Mom- it aligned with my mission to make mothers feel confident and understood. Long before COVID-19, I knew this was the year to dig deeper into telling the full story of motherhood- our fears, pleasures, goals, setbacks, and everything in between- so the world would recognize our importance. When this opportunity arose, I thought, what better place to inspire action than the premier online destination for moms?

There are some amazing articles from our contributors this month, reflecting on the first year as a mother to ways to celebrate important milestones while social distancing. I can’t wait for you to check them out, post your thoughts to each contributor in the comments, and share with your mom tribe.

I hope you and your babies are staying safe, and of course, Happy Mother’s Year. 😊

Sincerely,

Christine

⁣ Christine Michel Carter is the associate editor for Modern Mom.⁣ ⁣ Featured in The New York Times, Christine Michel Carter is the #1 global voice for working moms. Called “the mom of mom influencers,” "the exec inspiring millennial moms," and "the voice of millennial moms", Christine clarifies misconceptions about working mom consumers for brands and serves as an amplifier of their personal truths. From delivering consumer insights and brand marketing content to helping HR and diversity teams attract and retain these hardworking professionals, Christine works with advertising agencies, research firms and companies to ensure they’re at the forefront of the minds of female consumers.⁣ ⁣ A down-to-Earth speaker, Christine has spoken at Create & Cultivate, Mom 2.0, BlogHer and a number of other conferences. Her insights have been included by authors in their books. Christine’s own bestselling children’s book Can Mommy Go To Work? was ranked as an “empowering book” and a “life changing book to guide feminist parenting.” Christine also contributes to several global digital publications, including Forbes, TIME, Harper's BAZAAR and Parents. Her book MOM AF is a sister circle in a book, inspired both by Carter’s life and her published articles.⁣ ⁣ Because of her digital presence and work with mom influencers, Christine has supported Senator Kamala Harris, the Department of Labor and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on maternal and child care related issues. The creator of Mompreneur and Me, Christine has introduced the first national free mommy and me professional development networking event that has garnered the attention of Adweek and Entrepreneur as well as global brands like McDonald’s and Tessemae’s.
Website http://christinemichelcarter.com/