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One of the things I love about working at Mothering is that we welcome breastfeeding employees. I like to think we're trendsetters—over the years, I've seen many a multitasking mama nurse and work here. In "Pumping Nine to Five" (page 60), attorney Jake Aryeh Marcus demonstrates how breastfeeding is getting increasing corporate—and, more important, legal—support. Find out how to advocate for a lactation policy at your company.
Ani DiFranco certainly has a pro-breastfeeding "boss." You may think DiFranco runs the show—and on stage and in the recording studio, she does—but at home it's nursling Petah who calls the shots. In "Righteous Babe y Mama" (page 54), the radical rocker talks with Articles Editor Candace Walsh about how motherhood has changed her life and her politics.
Courageous and successful, DiFranco is a veritable icon of woman power whose example is sorely needed. As Amy Henry describes in "Real Girl vs. Real World" (page 44), our daughters still live under sexism's oppressive thumb. You can help your daughter to value herself. And organizations such as Girls Inc. will give her a boost, too.
One of the biggest issues facing even little girls is—you guessed it—body image. "Am I thin enough?" they implore, when the question should be "Am I healthy?" We need to teach our kids—boys and girls—to treat their bodies right. Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry are certainly on board. Their "Getcha Grub On" (page 78) offers unique recipes and ideas for making whole foods hip and fun. There's even a soundtrack for each meal!
Good food is an essential part of a balanced life. So is meditating, working, or doing a silly dance. That's what Leslie Vasquez discovered as she struggled to combine motherhood with a fledgling writing career. Her "Mommy Rituals" (page 34) shares the simple ways she used to reclaim her balance.
Whatever your challenge today—pushing for a lactation room at work, getting the kids to eat kale, or just grabbing a moment to breathe—we hope you find encouragement and inspiration in these pages.
Melissa Chianta
Managing Editor
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