Group Discussion Guides

Cloudy with a Chance of Change: Dealing with Life Transitions and Transformations

by Kate Fineske December 3, 2013

~Photo of a recent family outing to The Art of Brick Lego exhibit at the Mansfield Art Museum (Yes! Those clouds are made of Legos!) ~ I am a gradual-change-kind-of-girl. I don’t typically step out of line suddenly. I take calculated risks that I often ponder on over and over (AND OVER) before actually deciding [...]

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Family Memories & Legacies (What will you pass down?)

by Kate Fineske November 14, 2013

What will my own children remember about growing up in our family? This reoccurring thought can haunt me when I’m having a “less-than-perfect” parenting day. Will my kids remember the occasional rushed school mornings OR the relaxed movie nights? Will they have clearer memories of mommy playing with them OR my early mornings working? Will [...]

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The Good Enough Mother (Silencing the Inner Critic)

by Kate Fineske October 24, 2013

What parenting “shoulds” have recently made your list? Maybe you’ve found yourself contemplating how you should be … Calmer and more loving Better disciplined and patient Stronger and wiser and wa-aaaa-ay more in control of your emotions Regardless of what your own “should-list” looks like, one thing remains constant: It can sometimes be hard to [...]

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The Friendship Factor (Exploring Friendship as a Mother)

by Kate Fineske September 26, 2013

Before you became a parent, what did you look for in a friend? I often looked for friends who would listen to my joys and concerns without complaint. Friends who could provide me with support and whom I could comfortably do the same. Most of all, I often found solace in a friendship with good [...]

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