Kate Fineske

A Mothers’ Day Letter to My Children – by Ginger Garner

by Kate Fineske May 10, 2012

Mothers’ Day is right around the corner. And I don’t know a better way to celebrate motherhood and all the amazing, hardworking and inspirational mothers out there then by featuring our first guest post here at Mothers Central. Nearly two months ago I asked you – our readers and NAMC members – to submit a [...]

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The “Other” Mother

by Kate Fineske May 3, 2012

This post is dedicated to my Mother-in-law, one of the great “other” mothers in my life. ~ I hear your footsteps down the hall. You are home again and safe. The burdens of the day are lightened, and all the night noises …are music to my ears.~ D. Morgan A photo of me with my [...]

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Tainted Recollections

by Kate Fineske April 26, 2012

The following is a true story. (At least in my mind it is.) ~ I was 15 years old, just beginning my sophomore year of high school, and one of the few ways I could make some extra spending money at such a young age was by babysitting. Late one Saturday night, after babysitting and [...]

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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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All in Good Time – Finding Value in Your Day

by Kate Fineske April 12, 2012

Note: On Thursday, April 26th, the National Association of Mothers’ Centers will be hosting a webinar presented by author Shar McBee as part of their Webinar Series entitled: The Joy of Leadership: How to Attract and Keep Volunteers. It was through this topic that I was inspired, as both a parent and a volunteer, to [...]

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Score two for Mom

by Kate Fineske April 5, 2012

~“You never make any of the shots you never take.”~ Larry Bird, Boston Celtics My son, attempting to slam dunk in his makeshift bedroom “court.” “Score! Two Points! And the crowd goes wild!” I can hear my son announce after taking a shot with his basketball. My son is nearly 6-years-old and recently discovered a [...]

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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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Maintaining Friendships as a Mother

by Kate Fineske March 22, 2012

Don’t forget, for a limited time we want to know: What would be the most important wisdom you would want to pass down and share in a letter to your own child(ren)? Submit your letter for a chance to have it featured on the Mothers Central blog. ~ This past week went perfectly, sort of… [...]

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The Power of a Letter

by Kate Fineske March 15, 2012

If you could write your child a letter, what would it say? Have you ever learned a life lesson and thought to yourself, “Now that is something I wish I had known a lot sooner!” Life lessons have a way of presenting themselves at the most inconvenient times. Like when you are having a excessively [...]

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The Comparison Trap

by Kate Fineske March 8, 2012

Coming SOON to a Theater Near You! ~ In the confines of a busy pediatrician’s waiting room, OR within the crowded hallways of an after-school activity, OR maybe at a park play date… During a chance meeting that could (or could not) be filled with a handful of new and/or “experienced” moms… On any given [...]

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