Mothers support

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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Creating a Positive Experience for Yourself as a Parent Volunteer

by Kate Fineske October 14, 2013

Photo courtesy of © Dreamstime Agency | Dreamstime Stock Photos Have you ever felt forced into volunteering your time out of fear, guilt or pressure? I have. In fact, not too long ago I chose to step down from a leadership role in an organization I had spent years donating my time and energy towards. [...]

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Mothers in the Workforce – An Interview with Kate Mahoney

by Kate Fineske October 10, 2013

The other day after concluding a presentation to a large group of mothers, an acquaintance came up to tell me what a great job I did. Just before walking away she added: “I don’t know how you do it all—between raising three kids, your responsibilities as an NAMC Staff member and adjunct college instructor, and [...]

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Experiences and Solutions: The Pitfalls of Offering Advice

by Kate Fineske October 7, 2013

Confession: When people approach me with a problem, I often find it hard to stop myself from offering advice. And sometimes… I wonder if this is this a bad thing? For instance: A colleague confides in me their inability to get through an endless pit of email…I try to tell them how I attempt to [...]

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