September 2011

Two-Faced: The Reflection of a Woman

by Kate Fineske September 29, 2011

Pregnancy, motherhood, parenting has changed me. And I will never be the same again. Ever. I could easily go on and on with a list of the ways it has changed me intellectually and psychologically. Ways such as adjusting my views on: Right and wrong (and all the many shades of gray) Judgment (and not [...]

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Knowing Your Limits: What Would Your Perfect Family Size Be?

by Kate Fineske September 22, 2011

~ “Mom. Dad. Family. Friends… We’re PREGNANT!” (Not-really!-Don’t-freak-out!-I’m-sharing-a-memory-with-you-all!-GEEZ!) Do you remember the feeling you had when you first announced those words to your close family and friends? Maybe you were excited? (feeling ready for this next step in your life) Maybe you were scared? (knowing all the changes that were about to happen) Maybe you [...]

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A Fan Letter to My Children

by Kate Fineske September 15, 2011

Note: Are you interested in learning more about being an effective advocate for your child? On Thursday, September 22nd, the National Association of Mothers’ Centers will be hosting a webinar as part of their Parenting and Family Webinar Series entitled: How to be Your Child’s Champion: Building Collaborative Relationships With the People in Your Child’s [...]

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The Day that Something Went Wrong…

by Kate Fineske September 8, 2011

Earthquakes, hurricanes, the 10th anniversary of 9/11 - this post was inspired by the past, recent and upcoming current events in our nation. Photo credit: Flickr Creative Commons, Editor B It was a Tuesday, January 28th, 1986 to be exact - and I was in 4th grade. The morning was filled with school-wide excitement and [...]

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The Uninvited House Guest: When Change Comes A-Knockin’

by Kate Fineske September 1, 2011

School for two out of three of my kids has begun and I, in turn, am (again) preparing myself for yet another change. Sometimes, I admit, I just want to hide away from the harsh and unfriendly winds that bring Change to my door: “Leave me ALONE!” I want to scream. “STAY away!” I wish [...]

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