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Save the Date: New and Current Community Partners Meet&Greet

Communities, Community Partners, Q&A / Kathleen Anderson

It’s an After Party…and You’re Invited! September 8th! …After the excitement! …After the education and awareness-building! …After the celebrations! …After the events! …After the social media posts! …After the proclamations! […]

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Child Care Provider Meet and Greet! Save the Date!

Child Care, Communities / Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities

Thinking about Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care and not sure where to begin? Are you already welcoming nursing families and would like to learn more? Looking for ways to support your

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National Breastfeeding Month: Collective Power & Impact

Advocacy, National Breastfeeding Month / Kathleen Anderson

August is almost here! It might be “just” the end of summer for many; however, for chest/breastfeeding advocates, it is time to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month! 

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LGBTQ+ Human Milk Feeding Committee-Support & Resources

Advocacy, LGBTQ+ Human Milk Feeding, Pride Month / Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities

On the eve of Pride Month 2022, President Biden issued A Proclamation on Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and Intersex Pride Month 2022. The proclamation is partly an essential reminder

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A Global Criteria to Support Family Friendly Communities

Communities, Global Criteria / Kathleen Anderson

Editors Note: This post was originally published on June 15, 2022. The Resources section has been updated to include the current materials and links. Community. It’s where we live, work,

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The Marketing of Infant Feeding

Advocacy, Communities, Infant Formula Shortage / Kathleen Anderson

May 2022 has been a heartbreakingly difficult month for families, straining the very health and well-being, the sense of confidence and safety of families throughout the country from grieving the loss

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Infant Formula Shortage – Guidance and Resources

Infant Formula Shortage / Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities

The current infant formula shortage has left families fearful and stressed about meeting the needs of their infants and young children. Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities is concerned about the health

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Support Early Learning – Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care

Child Care / Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities

This April 2-8, 2022, marked the 51st year that the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has celebrated the Week of the Young Child (#WOYC). The NAEYC

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A Call To Action: Expanding Advocacy in the Community

Advocacy, Businesses, Community Partners / Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities

Editor’s Note: This post is based on a post originally published by Breastfeed Durham. We offer it as a way to lift up and highlight an idea from one of

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Black History Month 2022: Black Health and Wellness

Black History Month, Communities, Lactation Support Providers / Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities

It is February, Black History Month. This month has provided a much-needed catalyst for recognizing, revealing, and bringing to light the contributions of Black creators, educators, scientists, merchants, farmers, craftspeople,

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