support for mothers

The Hardest Part of Parenting

by Kate Fineske March 29, 2012

[pinit] What do you think is the hardest part of parenting? Personally, I think the hardest part is being a pillar for your children and your family on those days/weeks/months (even years) when your comfort comes crumbling down. Sometimes life gets tough, and often it feels like being a parent just makes the tough times… [...]

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Lost and Found

by Kate Fineske December 8, 2011

LOST.Fun, adventurous, self-motivated, intelligent woman who enjoys quiet dinners, a good book, and a couple nights a week to relax with friends.If found, please return to her Ohio home A.S.A.P! ~ Very shortly after the birth of my first child I returned to work.I remember that day vividly, I was full of emotions. Common sense [...]

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ONE. STRONG. MOM. The Struggle to Stay Positive in Motherhood

by Kate Fineske April 14, 2011

It Started Out as a Great Day… It was Friday, July 23rd, 2010. A seemingly normal day. This particular late summer day was warm, bright, and sunny. I remember that my family spent the morning swimming at the pool, the afternoon hanging out in our backyard, and the evening was to be spent with friends [...]

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Uninvolved vs. Over-involved: Is There a Happy Medium? Finding Balance with Your Child’s Activities

by Kate Fineske March 31, 2011

I have a burning question. And I need some good advice. Let me start from the beginning… A couple days ago my 14-month-old son hit a “milestone.” He started to communicate using more than one word at a time! “Awwl daa!” He exclaims, as he finishes eating… Translation: “All Done!” We have been working on [...]

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Before you Judge a Mom, Walk a Mile in her Shoes…

by Kate Fineske March 24, 2011

The National Association of Mothers’ Centers works to raise awareness and support of moms in every walk of life. Check out their upcoming event - the annual Mile for Mothers’ walk on Saturday, April 30th entitled “Walk a Mile in Mom’s Shoes” - my inspiration for this post! So, I had a “mothering epiphany” the [...]

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A Day in the Life of a Guilty Mom

by Kate Fineske March 6, 2011

Does the guilt ever go away? This morning I woke up feeling overwhelmed and guilty… Overwhelmed because I have WAY too much to do, and guilty because all this “stuff” that I have to do does not include hanging out with my kids. Last week on the Mothers Central blog I wrote about how I [...]

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When Your Home is an Island: Tips for Enjoying Inside Playtime with Your Children

by Kate Fineske February 26, 2011

Remember Tom Hanks’ character Chuck Noland in Cast Away? He lived for years on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific with only his volleyball (appropriately named Wilson) for company. In my mind, winter at my hometown in Ohio can sometimes be the equivalent to getting stranded on a deserted island – the only thing [...]

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