Congratulations to the 100 Best Companies as named by Working Mother Magazine! Needless to say, parental benefits were a big factor in these companies making the grade.

This is a powerful commentary from Anne-Marie Slaughter on the “distinctive American pathology of not making room for caregiving.”

Did you know there’s a proposed law that would provide paid family leave? Learn more about the FAMILY Act and why it’s supported by over 220+ business professors in this piece by advocate Stew Friedman. Then call your senator!

Another sign of the culture shift in progress: dad’s sue, too. We help companies improve their paid leave practices — in part so they can avoid consequences such as lawsuits — but mostly, because it’s the right thing to do!

Thanks to the organizing efforts of the National Partnership for Women and Families and folks like Stewart Friedman, an important letter is making its way to Congress. 203 deans and professors from 88 business schools across the country — including the nation’s top 25 institutions — all agreed that paid leave is good for workers … Continued

This is a nice piece from the TED people on how parenthood is viewed in other countries and cultures.

Nice work, California! Expanded leave is headed for the governor’s desk!

We had fun today trying to make our first simple infographic — more and better ones to come!

Yahoo Parenting interviewed White House advisor Valerie Jarrett on why we need paid leave and some obstacles to getting there. Here’s an excerpt: Family demographics and needs have shifted over time. Nearly half of the workforce is comprised of women. And 40 percent of working moms are either the primary or sole earner in their … Continued

Happy Labor Day, indeed! Progress continues as Obama announced paid leave for government contractors.