Where to Start: Caring for Older Family Members

It takes a village. You’ve probably heard the saying, but the elder caregiving journey gives it new meaning. If you’re trying to plan ahead for Mom’s future care needs or you’ve suddenly found yourself coordinating care for Dad, creating a family care plan and assembling a team to carry it out can help. Find out how to get started in these Bright Horizons® family webinars: 

Elder Caregiving: A Guide to Working Together

Caregiving Questions - Answered

Join us for a webinar: ERGONOMICS FOR ANIMATION!

Friday, June 19, 2020

12:00 noon

RSVP:

bit.ly/ErgoRSVP

Sponsored by 

The Animation Guild, Family And Membership Committee, and Providence Health & Services

Special Events from TAG & WIA

In honor of Mother's Day, we are pleased to present virtual events in celebration of our hard-working moms and in support of all parents. 

The Animation Guild and Women In Animation are joining forces to support working parents with two excellent events:

Thursday, May 7, 2020, 6:00 - 7:00 pm:

Parents Panel: Parents in Animation in a Virtual World - A discussion on the impacts, challenges and opportunities that remote working during COVID-19 presents. Sponsored by Women In Animation, this special parents panel is open to members of TAG and WIA.
WIA members should RSVP directly to WIA.
TAG members RSVP here: 
rsvp@tag839.org (You will receive a Zoom webinar link & password via e-mail.)

THIS Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 7:30 - 8:30 pm:

Parent Coaching: Virtual Coaching for Animation Parents from WRK/360 - Join a free group coaching call designed specifically for animation parents. Topics include: family dynamics, making work 'work', and making time for you while working from home with kids. Sponsored by The Animation Guild, this special coaching session is open to parents in TAG and WIA.
Register here:

https://wrk360.ck.page/58fde80679

Happy Mother's Day & Happy May!

#tag #wia

Thanksgiving Ideas: Recipes, Restaurants, Crafts, and Movies!

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Happy Thanksgiving

to all our Animation

Friends & Family!

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'Tis the season for catering, cooking, and crafting! You may already have a perfect event fully orchestrated, but just in case you need a few last minute tips, we've got you covered:

Not a chef at heart? No problem - take a gander at these Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Recipes. Looking to avoid your kitchen entirely? These are the best places for Thanksgiving dinner in Los Angeles. 

Got a house full of friends & family or feeling a bit crafty yourself? For holiday fun (and to keep the kids entertained), check out these 36 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts. If you've got grown-ups in the mix, you may prefer this variety of Holiday Crafts, ranging from table center piece ideas to wine cork art. Feeling Earth-friendly? These Quick Nature Crafts embody traditional seasonal elements that you just might find in your own garden.

Wondering what to do with your guests once the feasting is finished? Check out these 15 Thanksgiving Movies to Watch After Your Big Meal.  

And, most important of all, have a safe and happy holiday!

#thanksgiving #animationisfamily #crafts #recipes

 

Kids Don't Damage Women's Careers - Men Do

Medium author, Jessica Valenti takes a close look at new statistics and comes to a conclusion some working moms might have predicted:

kids don't damage women's careers - men do.

In her recent article, subtitled Stop blaming motherhood for a problem created by fathers, Valenti presents that [s]tudies from 2017 led some analysts to come to the conclusion that the wage gap was almost entirely attributable to motherhood. Men, on the other hand, tend to see more money once they have children.

Studies also show that fathers continue to have significantly more leisure time than mothers and that mothers use their off time to do chores and child care while fathers use time off for hobbies and relaxing. This, too, is about careers: We know that people who have more leisure time and time for creative activities tend to perform better at work.

The real problem, Valenti asserts, is...that there’s no chance of equality at work while there’s inequality at home.

If workplace equality is our goal, what are our next steps? The TAG Family Leave Subcommittee proposes this plan of action:

1. Support family leave for ALL parents and caregivers at your studio. How does your crew react when a co-worker requests leave? If it isn't positive, help brainstorm how to fix that. Contact your shop steward for support.
2. Support your studio in maintaining quality nursing room facilities for working moms. Does your studio have a nursing room? Have you noticed moms forced to use bathrooms as lactation accommodations? Point this out to your studio's HR dept. or talk with your shop steward. The Animation Guild will work with your studio to establish a safe and healthy nursing room option.
3. Support equal opportunity caregiving. Does your studio offer diaper changing stations in men's, women's, and gender neutral bathrooms? If not, submit a request or talk with your shop steward about possible improvements.

Contact The Animation Guild office for a list of shop stewards or to request support.

Together, we can achieve workplace equality. 

#animationisfamily