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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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My Own Family Dinner Project

by Kate Fineske November 11, 2013

On Wednesday, November 13th the National Association of Mothers’ Centers will be hosting a webinar entitled: Connect with your Family… One Meal at a Time presented by John Sarrouf, director of The Family Dinner Project. To help highlight the event we are sharing a family dinner story from Grace—a social worker and Family Dinner Project [...]

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Mothers in the Workforce – An Interview with Melanie Denzer

by Kate Fineske November 7, 2013

Every family, every parent, every mother has different experiences, different career aspirations and different ways in which they prioritize their time. To help recognize and commend these differences, we are highlighting the lives of mothers in the workforce by asking our members questions exploring: What led them to stay active in their careers What support [...]

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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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Mother on the Edge

by Kate Fineske October 31, 2013

As mothers we have the power to change attitudes and outcomes by advocating for policies that promote family economic security and the well-being of family caregivers. Today we welcome NAMC Advocacy Coordinator Valerie Young back to the Mothers Central Blog. Valerie is at the forefront of helping to make this attitude change happen… one angry, [...]

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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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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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21 Ways to Express Gratitude

by Kate Fineske October 21, 2013

Often times the work we do as parents feels undervalued and thankless. In fact, personally, sometimes it feels like all I ever hear are complaints from my tiny, tough critics (otherwise known as: my own kids.) Recently I made a personal commitment to telling others (especially other parents) “Thank You” more often. In reality, [...]

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Thriving and Finding Happiness – A Mother’s Letter by Linda Juergens

by Kate Fineske October 17, 2013

I continue to learn from my parenting and life experiences every year, in hopes of pocketing my wisdom to share with my own children. Today’s guest—Linda Juergens—is doing just that on Mothers Central. She is offering her collected knowledge to her own grandchildren. Linda recently retired after working 26 years for the NAMC (including 13 [...]

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