Day-to-Day Life as a Parent

A Mother’s Journey Through Books and the Top 7 Book Group Literary Escapes

by Kate Fineske December 10, 2013

The following list was compiled by members of the Mothers’ Center of Central New Jersey Book Group. A special thanks to Eileen Marriott for coordinating the book group’s efforts to gather article content. Additional thanks to MCCNJ member Anna George who’s essay (originally written for their group’s newsletter) was edited to become the post’s introduction. [...]

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Family Memories & Legacies (What will you pass down?)

by Kate Fineske November 14, 2013

What will my own children remember about growing up in our family? This reoccurring thought can haunt me when I’m having a “less-than-perfect” parenting day. Will my kids remember the occasional rushed school mornings OR the relaxed movie nights? Will they have clearer memories of mommy playing with them OR my early mornings working? Will [...]

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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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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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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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Placing Value in Yourself – Announcing the Arrival of a New NAMC Website!

by Kate Fineske October 3, 2013

This past week I spent hours going through my kids’ closets… Digging out the halter tops and shorts Determining which outfits no-longer seemed to fit Making lengthy lists of what they need as the seasons change This is a ritual that I perform (at the very least) 2 times each year. As a mother to [...]

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The Friendship Factor (Exploring Friendship as a Mother)

by Kate Fineske September 26, 2013

Before you became a parent, what did you look for in a friend? I often looked for friends who would listen to my joys and concerns without complaint. Friends who could provide me with support and whom I could comfortably do the same. Most of all, I often found solace in a friendship with good [...]

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There’s an App for That! {35 Useful Tools for Busy Mothers}

by Kate Fineske September 23, 2013

~How do you survive your day? Some days my answer to this question is: I just. Get. By. However, if I can find a tool to help keep me better organized and on top of my family of five’s busy days of: school, work, extracurricular activities, errands, meetings, and so much more… then sometimes it [...]

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Strangers on a Train

by Kate Fineske September 19, 2013

Motherhood is hard, and it is often made much harder than it has to be by our outdated public policies. Raising our children is a labor of love that also benefits our communities and our country. As mothers we have the power to change attitudes and outcomes by advocating for policies that promote family economic [...]

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Becoming the Mother Your Child Needs

by Kate Fineske September 16, 2013

~On Wednesday, September 25th the National Association of Mothers’ Centers will be hosting a webinar entitled: From Scattered to Sharp – the 5 “S” System to Grow a More Focused, Productive and Creative Brain presented by Lisa Grace Byrne author of Replenish: Experience Radiant Calm and True Vitality in Your Everyday Life and founder of WellGrounded [...]

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