May 2011

Time Flies. Slow Down.
The Many (Not-So-Subtle) Reminders to Hit the Brakes

by Kate Fineske May 26, 2011

“Sorry officer, I know I was speeding…” This is the first thing that comes out of your mouth. But silently to yourself, you are really thinking: “Please give me a warning. PLEEZZE. I promise, promise, PROMISE to slow down. I will never go past the speed limit again. Can’t you see I have a screaming [...]

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Mommy Math 101: Finding the Right Parenting Solutions

by Kate Fineske May 19, 2011

Note: On Thursday, June 9th, the National Association of Mothers’ Centers will be hosting a webinar as part of their Parenting and Family Webinar Series entitled: Kids DO Come with an Instruction Book. This title, in part, inspired me to reflect on what I would find useful in a manual for moms!       [...]

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Confessions of a Not-So-Perfect Mom

by Kate Fineske May 12, 2011

Nope, I’m not a perfect mom. I’m the first to admit it. FAR from perfect. I love my children, but there are MANY times that being a mother is HARD WORK. And there is a difference between being a good mom and a perfect mom. Just like most moms, I lose my patience, I get [...]

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From a Mother’s Child to a Child’s Mother: The 5 Stages of Understanding Motherhood

by Kate Fineske May 5, 2011

Now that I am a Mom, I get my OWN, personal holiday! My very own day that is meant to celebrate me. (Oh, and about a bazillion other awesome moms too!) With that being said, when I think about Mother’s Day, the first thing I think about is not myself. The first thing that I [...]

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