Greetings!
 This winter has beared down on most of the country pretty hard. Roads have been a mess, schools have been closed and many parents have taken advantage of the flexibility to work from home. How have you and your family been dealing with the extreme winter weather? What activities have kept you from going stir crazy? How have you made it fun for your family? Send us your stories and pictures. We'll post the best ones on our Mothers' Center blog.
Best wishes, Linda Lisi Juergens
Executive Director
516 939-MOMS X101 The National Association of Mothers' Centers (NAMC) provides programs that empower mothers, fathers and caregivers to find solutions that work for their families, their work lives and their personal lives. |
The Power of Father-Daughter  Relationships
Thursday, March 3rd, 8PM - 9PM ET
Presented by: Joe Kelly, Fathering Coordinator, The Emily Program
Facilitated by: Lisa Kaplan-Miller, National Assoc. of Mothers' Centers
Unlock the unique influence of fathers and stepfathers as the "first man" in his daughter's life - along with fun and practical strategies for how to use that influence intentionally and intelligently. You will learn:
- What the research says about fathers' impact on daughters' well-being.
- The hurdles that inhibit positive father involvement.
- What real dads and daughter say about this powerful relationship.
You'll leave with inspiration and excitement for making the most of father-daughter relationships, no matter what your age!
About Joe Kelly: Author, activist and father Joe Kelly speaks around North America on fathering, media and marketing's impact on children, and successful strategies for raising girls and boys. He is Fathering Coordinator for The Emily Program, one of the largest eating disorders treatment programs in the US. He writes for Deepak Chopra's Intent.com, GreatDads.com, Fathers.com, Mothering.com, TheDadMan.com, DadsandDaughters.blogspot.com, and is author of seven books, including Dads and DaughtersŪ: How to Inspire, Understand and Support Your Daughter.
To register, click here. We have recently updated our registration process. If you have any difficulties registering, please click hereto contact Lisa Kaplan-Miller by email or call 877-939- 6667 ext 106.
Webinars are free to NAMC and Mothers' Center members. Non-member fee is $20. Join the NAMC for $35 and get a year's worth of webinars for free. |
 Mile for Mothers - Walk a Mile in Mom's Shoes Save the Date!
Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available for this family-friendly event. Since this event is a week before Mother's Day, it is our goal to raise awareness of the work that we do to support mothers in every walk of life. We are looking forward to increased participation as we celebrate together.
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 New Blogger for NAMCPull up a chair and join us in the NAMC Motherhood for our weekly blog!
We are excited to introduce Kate Fineske as the newest addition to our NAMC Mothers Central Blog! Join Kate once a week as she shares her experiences in motherhood and asks you to share yours via blog comments.
Kate is a longtime member of NAMC through the local chapter of the Mothers' Center of Greater Toledo in Ohio. She and her husband are busy raising 3 children ages 1-8. Kate has a professional background as a graphic designer in the creative and education industry. Since 2005, she has been using her professional skills by actively volunteering with the Mothers' Center of Greater Toledo in various leadership positions. She has also been involved with NAMC as a guest webinar presenter.
We welcome Kate and hope that our NAMC members - and mothers everywhere - can find yet another useful resource to share and come together as mothers via our NAMC Mothers Central Blog! Look for Kate's first post during the last week of February!
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AARP Offering Scholarships for Women
The AARP Foundation is accepting online applications for its Women's Scholarship program. The scholarship will provide funds to women age 40+ who seek additional educational opportunities, new job skills and/or training.
AARP Foundation created the Women's Scholarship Program in August 2007 to help older women overcome financial and employment barriers by allowing them to participate in education and training opportunities they otherwise could not afford. In 2010, more than $450,000 in educational scholarships was awarded to 200 women nationwide.
Priority is given to women in three categories:
- Those who are raising the children of another family member.
- Those in low-paying jobs with no career opportunities and lack a retirement benefit and/or health insurance.
- Those who have been out of the workforce for more than five years.
Scholarships may be used for any course of study at an accredited public or private school, including a community college, four-year university or technical school.
The scholarship program is made possible by AARP Foundation with generous support from the Wal-Mart Foundation and AARP. Click here to apply. The application process closes March 31, 2011. Scholarship winners will be announced in the summer. |
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Your Gift Makes a Difference for Mothers
Mothers' Centers have helped thousands of mothers:
- Make friends
- Learn from each other
- Find the support we need
- Become more confident in advocating for our children's needs
- Discover valuable resources
- Find creative ways to manage work and family responsibilities
- And so much more!
But we can't do it without your support.
Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to the National Association of Mothers' Centers today.
Thank you for making a difference! |
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