Passing Judgement

Researching Motherhood – The Summer MC Voices Spotlight Series featuring Janet Casey

by Kate Fineske August 15, 2013

We inadvertently become researchers of life and motherhood when we study our own as well as other mothers’ experiences and journeys. This idea is the concept behind our Summer MC Voices Spotlight Series on Mothers Central. Once a month we are honored to share an interview with a different NAMC member who is a part [...]

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Honor an Amazing Mom (And Also Your Own Amazing Moments in Motherhood)

by Kate Fineske April 18, 2013

~ Note: Consider honoring a mom in your life by donating to the National Association of Mothers’ Centers’ Mile for Mothers Walk - a campaign to raise funds which underwrite a 35-year-old program that puts mom 1st by supporting her wherever her walk through motherhood takes her. Learn more about the Campaign and donate to [...]

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When Words Get in the Way (The Pitfalls of Miscommunicating with Others)

by Kate Fineske October 4, 2012

Note: Are you interested in finding the type of support a Mothers’ Center offers but don’t have a Mothers’ Center nearby? Learn more about starting a local Mothers’ Center group by downloading our New Center Start-up Guide. ~ I nervously smiled at the large circle of women surrounding me as I was introduced. It was [...]

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Do as I Say, Not as I Do (And Other Awkward Moments)

by Kate Fineske August 16, 2012

You could cut the growing tension with a knife. It had been slowly building, but now… Well, now… the entire meeting was just awkward. In recap, about halfway through a very important, large group meeting, one person began sharing an opinion (loudly), while at the same time another argued (even louder) a converse opinion, ultimately [...]

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Failing at Motherhood?

by Kate Fineske April 19, 2012

This post was inspired by the words used to describe the NAMC’s upcoming “Mile for Mothers” Walk - a fundraiser which helps to underwrites a 35 year old program that puts moms first by supporting her wherever her walk through motherhood takes her. Consider donating! (All donations are tax deductible, and any donation over $35 [...]

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The Greatest Book of All: Our Stories

by Kate Fineske October 6, 2011

Note: Monday, October 10th is International Mothers’ Center Day? Did you know there are hundreds of Mothers’ Centers currently existing in 15 countries around the world? Our international network is facilitated by mine: Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment. To help bring awareness to this celebrated day, I was inspired to write more about the [...]

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Because It’s the “In” Thing (Life from the “Fashion Files” of a 10-year-old)

by Kate Fineske August 18, 2011

What would I be when I grew up? Such a profound question to ask at around age 10. Yet I have strong memories of a childhood friend and I sitting together one sunny, summer afternoon, imagining what we wanted to be when we grew up. It was the mid 80′s and my girl friend and [...]

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Am I Just Another “Crazy Mom?” – Confessions of a Not-So-Perfect Mom (Take 2)

by Kate Fineske July 14, 2011

You can find the original post, Part 1 of “Confessions of a Not-So-Perfect Mom” here. I confess, I may be one of those “crazy moms.” I sometimes have problems addressing “issues…” — “Yes, I’ll have an ice water and (said in a hushed voice) an … M … … I … … L … … [...]

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Parenting Insecurities and Other Impossible Mom Missions

by Kate Fineske July 7, 2011

Shhhh… Don’t tell anyone! Promise? OK. Here it is… I have some insecurities as a mom… There. I got it out. Even if only in a whisper. I said it. Being confident in my roll as a parent is hard. Mission Impossible Your Mission (as a mom), if you choose to accept it, is: >>> [...]

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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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