Greetings! 
Is it me, or has there been a lot of crazy stuff happening lately? Tornadoes a mile wide, earthquakes spanning thousands of miles and a hurricane bearing down on the east coast as far north as Maine, just to name a few. With the tenth anniversary of 9/11 just days away, it's a reminder that all the planning in the world can be blown away in moments. It's a reminder of what's really important - not the stuff that we accumulate, or the plans that we make, but the people. There's nothing wrong with those things put in their proper place. But our family, close friends, neighbors and the people we work with for 40 plus hours every week are the most important. Everything else can be replaced, rebuilt, reworked or reorganized - albeit not without some pain and effort. How do you cope when trouble strikes? What do you say to your children? In this issue we'll begin to address this topic and invite you to join the conversation. 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.
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The Day that Something Went Wrong 
The problem with tragedy is that it strikes when you least expect it. It is impossible to fully prepare for. And now that I am a parent, there is so much more at stake...
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Parenting Webinar How to be Your Child's Champion: Building Collaborative Relationships With the People in Your Child's World
Date/Time: Thursday, September 22nd, 2011, 1 to 2 PM ET
Presented by Valerie DeClara, Long Island Advocacy Center
Facilitated by Lisa Kaplan-Miller, NAMC
There are opportunities (and there is so often the need!) to advocate in many aspects of our lives. Yet parents often struggle to define their roles and be heard when speaking for their children whether they are speaking to a teacher, a coach, and even the pediatrician.
This webinar will answer these questions:
- What does it mean to be an effective advocate for your child?
- When is it important to step in and how do you make that decision?
- How can you become more skillful and effective at advocating?
We will provide you with a basic understanding and the skills you'll need to make these decisions and to be effective in this role.
The presenter, Valerie DeClara, is an Education Advocate and Trainer for the Long Island Advocacy Center.
To register, click here. If you have any difficulties registering, contact Lisa Kaplan-Miller 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.
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It seems the earthquake and Hurricane Irene were the precursors for yet another emotional trigger for our collective psyche, the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. As we commemorate this historic event, it triggers the memories of that time of fear, stress and anxiety on top of already frayed nerves in our work-life scenario.
So imagine what it's like for a child. The unknown can be scarier than the real deal. And that fear and anxiety is not left at home, children are very perceptive and intuitive. They might not fully understand what's going on, but they feel it on other levels. Just like adults don't leave their emotional baggage at the door of the workplace, children may carry the anxiety of our chaotic times into their school day or playground.
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Will you be there?NAMC's 16th Annual Work/Life Conference Technology: The Impact on Work and Life Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 The NAMC's Work/Life Conference has been bringing employers and employees valuable, relevant and timely information for 16 years. This year promises to be exceptional.  Our speakers will shed light on how you can address the changes we all face including new technology and shifting corporate cultures. To help everyone cope with the stress that can accompany change, Fran Capo, Guinness Book of World Records fastest talking female, comedienne and motivational speaker, will talk about bringing humor into even the most stressful circumstances. Check out the NAMC Work/Life Conference Event page for more details.
This is the fourth year the NAMC is proud to be serving as the host organization for the Long Island region's participation in the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. Awards will be presented to winning companies at the conference.
Sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities are available. Exhibitors who sign up before September 1st will receive the early bird rate. For more information visit the Work/Life Conference webpage or e-mail Ellen Kramer. Our sponsors so far include: 
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| NAMC Resource Spotlight
Extending our Motherhood Conversations through the Museum of Motherhood
We are proud to announce that Mothers Central, our NAMC parenting blog is joining forces with the Museum of Motherhood's blog MamaBlogger365. Once a month MamaBlogger365 will feature a past or original post written by NAMC staff member and Mothers Central Blogger Kate Fineske.
Museum Of Motherhood, (M.O.M.) is a living, breathing community-centered arts, media and social change museum focused on amplifying the voices and experiences of mothers, connecting 'the cultural family', and pioneering new areas of academe in mother studies. This is the first and only facility of its kind serving as a valuable resource for those who wish to study motherhood and the cultural family, from lay-people to school children to serious scholars. M.O.M. is located at 401 East 84th St. (1st Ave.) in New York, NY.
Visit www.museumofmotherhood.org for more information and to read more of their daily blog posts.
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