November 2011

Moments that Define Gratitude

by Kate Fineske November 24, 2011

It was dusk. And all eyes were turned to the melting sun. People playing with their kids Others sipping a cocktail at the beach bar Couples snuggling together on beach towels stretched neatly across the sand Some swimmers, attempting to stay afloat on a stand-up paddle board A group of college students (who looked to [...]

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Correct Parenting Procedures (That Someone Forgot to Tell Me About!)

by Kate Fineske November 17, 2011

Have you ever heard about the elusive, yet all-inclusive parenting manual? You know, the somewhat ambiguous manual that defines all the rules on HOW to parent perfectly? NO? You haven’t??? What’s wrong with you! The Dictionary of Rules I Never Knew About ~ Parenting Rule #1,543,000,001: Do not assume every birthday party will always be [...]

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Turning a Breakdown into a Breakthrough

by Kate Fineske November 10, 2011

Today I had a personal breakthrough.A breakthrough that literally happened about halfway through writing this post.But to tell you about my breakthrough, I first need to tell you about my breakdown. Earlier today… I’m almost done. (I think to myself, over and over…) *Sigh* Ideally, I should be doing something else. Realistically I’m slowly falling [...]

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How Do You Find a Good Work/Life Mix?

by Kate Fineske November 3, 2011

On Friday, November 4th, the National Association of Mothers’ Centers will host the 16th Annual Work/Life Conference as a way for employers and employees alike to explore issues in the work/life integration arena. The focus of this conference inspired me to write about my own work/life experience. ~ How do you effectively navigate your time [...]

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