Topic 4 of 5 · Childcare

Everyone'sbusiness.

Childcare is how parents get to work, how businesses keep good people, and how kids get a strong start. That makes it everyone's business.

Megan hosting a Fireside conversation
Photo: Stessie Kelly Photography

the first rule I ripped:

Childcare is a mother's problem.

Ripped. The truth now:

Childcare is everyone's business.

This is the rule I ripped to start Burn It Down. Employers, brands, lawmakers, neighbors and partners all have a part.

what we believe

1

Mothers set the agenda.

The people who live it know what needs to change first.

2

Brands can do more.

A childcare stipend, paid leave, flexible hours. Real commitments, not just a share.

3

A country for mothers.

Care that works is the foundation of the country we're building.

start here

The film

No Country for Mothers

2,000 mothers have watched it with me at 40 screenings. Watch it, then talk about it.

With Moms First

Burn It Down

Twelve rules, chosen by mothers, one every Monday at 10 AM ET from November 2.

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