Take 12

02/27/2020

Thank you Twincitiesmom.com!!!

"Maternal health is something you often don’t think about until after the fact. You prepare for baby, buy everything you need (and more), and perhaps even ask family and friends to help after the baby arrives. But it is rare that much concern is given to yourself, or the questions and challenges t...

10/29/2019

Sending love, compassion, and grace to all the new moms ❤️

10/22/2019

Dads need leave too. This is Chris. He stopped working for the duration of his wife’s week-long hospital recovery and beyond. His twins were in the and their mom was too sick to spend time with them in their first few days of life. Chris spent his unpaid time feeding, changing, talking to, touching, and having time with his children because that’s what the care providers said they needed to stay healthy and have a chance to be discharged from the hospital in a timely manner. Whatever your family looks like, we agree that the whole family benefits when the whole family has time to bond and recover after birth or adoption. Take 12 has teamed up with to help ensure that real change happens quickly. Visit our resources page (link in bio) to add your signature to Dove Men + Care’s petition for Together we can make the US a better place for working families.

10/21/2019

In 2016, gave birth to premature twins after being diagnosed with a life-threatening liver disease. The months that followed this near death experience were filled with the most physical, emotional, mental, and financial stress of her life. Margi’s story is not unique as 25% of women go back to work within 14 days of giving birth in the US and we provide $0 of federal paid leave to our citizens. Her experience is why Take 12 was born. Take 12 is a platform that supports working parents with resources and a financial registry to take control of their experience and leave the shame and stress behind. Create a registry today for yourself or a loved one or just sign up to check out our sweet perks and resources. Let us know what you need. Change takes time and we’re here for it- we are also here to support the parents who are building their families today and don’t have the TIME to wait.

10/06/2019

It’s important to provide space for each other to share our truth. In the world of parenting shame can fly from all directions. Parenting can be all things: hard as Sh*!, beautiful, rewarding, lonely, guilt-ridden, exhausting, empowering, joyful, painful, etc. Some days it may feel like you can check all of those boxes before lunchtime! Navigating the emotional roller coaster of parenting is difficult enough. Providing a listening ear without judgement is a real way to serve the parents around you. Sharing your own truth is another!
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10/03/2019

It takes a village. Modern Parenting can feel isolating. Sometimes you feel you have it all figured out, the next moment your kid is peeing on the floor in front of you to get your attention. “Am I ruining them permanently?” is a question that has crossed many of our minds and unfortunately those questions can begin before we even begin trying to conceive. As a village, we need to make it easier for each other. Parenting should not be an “I did it, so you should be able to figure it out” moment, but for so many working parents today that is the reality. Now you have the opportunity to support the Take 12 village through our community fund (link in bio). Contributions will go directly to the growth of Take 12’s platform and resources. 10% of all gifts will go directly back to help parents on our platform. Join our village as we change the culture for all working parents!

09/27/2019

In honor of National Diaper Need Awareness Week, check out ABBY & FINN's new post on the Take 12 blog! Jenn Salsich, founder of SimplyOnEden and contributing author to ABBY&FINN, discusses the pros and cons to stockpiling diapers to help you make the most economic diapering decisions for your family! We are proud to partner with ABBY&FINN to help support Take12 parents because ABBY&FINN is making real strides- for every subscription box purchased, the company donates 30 diapers to families in need across the United States to help support the brand's mission of reducing diaper need!

Diapers. All parents have a love-hate relationship with them. They save us from a disgusting mess but we change what feels like 1 million of them daily and it lasts… for YEARS. It’s vital to save on diapers and be smart about your spending on this necessity.

09/19/2019

Check out our new, amazing brand partner who is investing in a better Maternity experience for working moms! Founded by an ob/gyn and mother of two , is the first brand to focus on moms’ comfort and recovery through pregnancy and postpartum life. Every purchase from Mommy Matters supports moms everywhere. Proceeds benefit Saving Mothers, a global non-profit organization working to reduce maternal mortality and help mothers thrive in underserved communities around the world. Check out their BRILLIANT postpartum underwear and pregnancy/maternity support pillow. 15% off both products for Take 12 registry users! Go to our “perks” page for more information (link in bio) 🙌🏽👊🏾❤️

09/18/2019

Hi MSNBC Live with Katy Tur 👏👋 Marguerite DeVos Scott will come on and talk with you about this!!!

One her first day back from maternity leave, Katy Tur talks about her experience, and about the importance of paid time off when starting a family.

09/18/2019

Say yes to yourself today by saying No to one thing you don’t want to say Yes to. The disease to please can drain your energy like no other. Self care starts with understanding your own boundaries and the best way to test those boundaries is by practicing the word “no” - when it’s in your heart, say it out loud.
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09/17/2019

Have you checked out our new “Perks” page?! (Link in bio) We are excited to introduce you to one of Take 12’s newest partners. .co is the only ultra-flexible diaper subscription with a give back model. The "by parent for parent" company is committed to providing high-quality, hypoallergenic and super soft diapers at an affordable price. For every subscription box purchased, the company donates 30 diapers to families in need across the United States to help support the brand's mission of reducing diaper need. We love this brand and we know you will too! In their partnership to support working parents through Take 12, Abby & Finn is offering every Take 12 registry user 20% off their first diaper and wipe subscription box!!! No more emergency diaper runs in the middle of the night? We’re in!!!

09/04/2019

Has your experience as a new Or expecting working parent been harder than you thought? The new Take 12 has more of what you need to navigate the insane journey of becoming a parent! We are now more than a financial registry- we are one place for parents, brands and companies to connect and change the parental experiences for millennial working parents.

Take 12 now includes awesome perks from .co and (with more to come) to help ease the financial, mental, and physical stress of your parental journey. We also offer FREE resources and blog content to take the shame and mystery out of how leave works in the US and at YOUR workplace. Create a registry today to get connected and take control of your experience as a working parent. No more guess work, no more asking for bibs when what you really need is $, no more shame in your working parent game.

08/28/2019

New on the Take 12 Blog where we discuss real issues that effect working parents!

Postpartum depression affects 1 in 10 new mothers and can leave many feeling hopeless. Learn how one working mom moved past the feelings of emptiness to love life again.

Postpartum depression after the birth of my second child caught Emily off guard. The difficult choice to leave work after Maternity Leave was the best choice for her.

08/22/2019

Loving these words from
Often as new parents we feel unheard and left to “figure it out” ourselves. It doesn’t have to be this way. Parenting does not have to be an isolating, shame-filled experience. You are not crazy for questioning “the way things are”. for a new conversation around what we need as working parents. Real community, resources, and tools. Less social rules and useless words from the people who have never lived our reality. What do you need or wish you had as a new parent?
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08/17/2019

Onsies and burp cloths are nice, but time to recover and bond after bringing home your new baby is better. A registry on Take 12 takes the shame out of asking for the gift you need most- time. It’s time that working parents in the US feel empowered to take the time they need without judgment and the undue financial, mental, and even physical stress they currently face when forced to return before they are ready. We are here to help change the National and workplace conversation around the culture of

08/12/2019

BIG NEWS!!! Take 12’s new site is HERE! (Link in bio) 🎉🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽🙌🏼. Help us spread the word!
We are growing to become the first place working parents turn when setting out on their parenting journey. We are taking the shame out of planning for unpaid leave and empowering parents to ask for the gift they need most- money to allow more TIME at home after birth or adoption.
We are here to take the undue financial, mental, and emotional stress out of parental leave and change the workplace and national culture around what it means to be a working parent in the US.
Check out all of our exciting new features including
a slick financial registry experience
tools and resources to help you navigate your parental leave journey
Take 12 Blog where real parents will share their journey
awesome perks from our incredible partners who want to invest in the well being of working parents including
.co
You do not need to navigate this journey alone! Help us spread the word and share Take 12 with your friends and co-workers today!

07/03/2019

Raise your hand if you’re ready for the four day weekend!

This holiday weekend can be such a wonderful time to take a moment, and be fully present with your family. Whether it’s a grill-out, boat ride, or fireworks show, the holiday has always held a special place for us as we take time to further grow our relationships with each other. What are you doing for the long weekend? 🎆

06/28/2019

Well done Liveworklead!

In the U.S. where only 14% of civilian workers have access to paid parental leave and 25% of women go back to work within 2 weeks of giving birth, it's become normal to feel grateful if you have any access to paid leave. But 6, 8, even 12 weeks is not enough for the wellbeing of your employees.