For more information, visit the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition Web site.

President Signs Family-Friendly Order

President Clinton recently signed an executive order banning discrimination in the federal workplace against employees with children.

The order, No. 11478, Equal Employment Opportunity In Federal Government," bars discrimination against parents in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, referral, hiring, promotions, discharge, and training. It also prohibits employers in the Executive Branch from acting on assumptions that parents, or those with parental responsibilities, cannot satisfy the requirements of a particular position.

The order would not interfere with an employer's ability to select workers; it would simply ensure that workers are not discriminated against simply because they are parents.

The U.S. Congress was reluctant to pass mirror legislation due to opposition from the business industry. Some experts have concerns that Clinton's order could create frivolous lawsuits.

For a copy of the order, visit the White House.

What It Takes To Be a Remarkable Mom

With Mother's Day only a few days away, the Whirlpool Corporation has found out what it takes to be a remarkable mom.

In a just-released survey, the findings of more than 1,000 moms include:

• More Moments in Time — When asked what they need most as a mother, the top answer of mom surveyed is a need for more time in the day.
• Provide Helping Hands — If moms could have the family help out with one major chore, the greatest number of those surveyed would choose help in cleaning the house.
• Family Values — Moms give many gifts to their families throughout the year. However, do they feel truly cherished for all they offer? The answer is, yes! Almost 63 percent of mothers feel appreciated by their families.