The Mothers Center

Words to Live By – A Mother’s Letter by Christy Mansfield

by Kate Fineske December 17, 2013

What would be the most important wisdom you would pass down to your child(ren)? This December, English teacher and Mothers’ Center of Southwest Nassau member Christy Mansfield is sharing her beautiful words of wisdom in a letter to her three children. Over 8 years ago as a mother of two children separated in age by [...]

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Researching Motherhood: The Faces of Mothers’ Center featuring Jenny Norgard

by Kate Fineske December 12, 2013

We inadvertently become researchers of life and motherhood when we study our own as well as other mothers’ experiences and journeys. This is the concept behind our monthly Faces of Mothers’ Center series featuring interviews with different Mothers’ Center members across the nation. Today we introduce you to Jenny Norgard, a member of the Mothers’ [...]

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A Mother’s Journey Through Books and the Top 7 Book Group Literary Escapes

by Kate Fineske December 10, 2013

The following list was compiled by members of the Mothers’ Center of Central New Jersey Book Group. A special thanks to Eileen Marriott for coordinating the book group’s efforts to gather article content. Additional thanks to MCCNJ member Anna George who’s essay (originally written for their group’s newsletter) was edited to become the post’s introduction. [...]

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Motivate, Educate, Innovate 2.0 — A Pictorial Recap of the 18th Annual NAMC Work/Life Conference

by Kate Fineske December 5, 2013

As a non-profit organization, the NAMC focuses our efforts in three main areas: Motherhood • Advocacy • Work/Life. On November 8th, it was the Work/Life facet which took center stage during our 18th Annual NAMC Work/Life Conference held at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York. The 18th Annual NAMC Work/Life Conference offered a [...]

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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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I Am Thankful… – A Mother’s Letter by Alison LaFerlita

by Kate Fineske November 25, 2013

Every year I find myself placing more and more emphasis on teaching my children the importance of expressing thanks and gratitude. Today, Alison LaFerlita is doing just that in a letter to her boys. By sharing her own thanks-givings, she hopes to communicate the importance of showing gratitude for what you DO have. Alison—a mother [...]

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Researching Motherhood: The Faces of Mothers’ Center featuring Nissa McKinney

by Kate Fineske November 18, 2013

We inadvertently become researchers of life and motherhood when we study our own as well as other mothers’ experiences and journeys. This is the concept behind our monthly Faces of Mothers’ Center series featuring interviews with different Mothers’ Center members across the nation. Today we are introducing you to Nissa McKinney, a member of the [...]

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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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Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone (The Benefits of Diversifying Your Parental Support Network)

by Kate Fineske November 4, 2013

How often do you find yourself surrounded by others that are just like you? When I first joined my Mothers’ Center Group I was looking to find friendships with other moms. WAIT. That’s not exactly true. If I were being completely honest (and maybe a little more specific) I was looking for… Pin It

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Researching Motherhood: The Faces of Mothers’ Center featuring Tonia Davies

by Kate Fineske October 28, 2013

We inadvertently become researchers of life and motherhood when we study our own as well as other mothers’ experiences and journeys. This is the concept behind our monthly Faces of Mothers’ Center series featuring interviews with different Mothers’ Center Members across the nation. Today we are thrilled to introduce you to Tonia Davies, a member [...]

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