It's already been a long, cold winter. In the midst of school closings, schedule disruptions and cabin fever, we hope we can provide a little respite. Spring is coming! Best wishes,
Alison La Ferlita
Executive Director
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 NAMC Webinar: Who's the Boss? Rebranding Yourself for the Workforce
Date: Wednesday, February 26th
Time: 8 to 9 PM ET
Presented by: Melanie Denzer, Recruiter and Human Resources Manager
Do you think your toddler is more demanding than any boss you could imagine? Are you weighing the emotional costs of going back to work versus the monetary rewards? Join MCSWN member Melanie Denzer in talking about the pros and cons of focusing on your "other" career and how to go about rebranding yourself for the workforce. To register, click here. If you have any difficulties registering, e-mail 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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NAMC Events for 2014 Mark Your Calendar
The NAMC has several events planned for 2014 that will provide value information and great opportunities to connect with other mothers and families. They are listed below.
Be on the lookout for more details on each event. And be sure to visit our website Events page for updates.
- Advocacy Workshop: Join us for an honest presentation and discussion on how and why as mothers it's important for us to advocate for both our children and ourselves.
When: NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Where: Molloy College (Rockville Centre Campus, Public Square Multipurpose room) - Children's Art Auction: A fundraiser, hosted by NAMC, that will feature artwork created by Mothers' Center children, Westbury High School Art Honor Society Students and other local artists.
When: NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Where: The Space, 250 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590
Cost: $10 for adults/ $5 for children 12 and under. - Leadership Retreat: Mothers' Center Leadership Council weekend retreat
When: March 14-16
Where: Our Lady of Grace, Manhasset, NY - Mile for Moms Walk: Celebrate the Mother's Day Centennial with National Association of Mother's Center by celebrating our Moms ... also known as wife, daughter, sister and friend.
When: Saturday, May 3
Where: Long Beach Boardwalk - LICM Fundraiser: You are invited to explore, examine, dream and play with NAMC at the Long Island Children's Museum for $15 per adult, and $12 per child 12 and under.
When: Sunday, October 12 from 6 - 9 PM
Where: Long Island Children's Museum - Work/Life Conference: More to come.
When: Friday, November 7th
Where: Crest Hollow Country Club
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Mothers' Center in the Spotlight: Mothers' Center of Central New Jersey
Offering daytime and evening discussion groups, book clubs, mom and baby/toddler playgroups, fitness groups as well as other special events throughout the year - the Mothers' Center of Central New Jersey offers a plethora of activities focused on friendship, education, outreach and parental support. To help sustain all these amazing resources, each year the group organizes an annual Miles with Moms 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run.
Beyond funding their groups' operating expenses, the goal of this community-wide event is to raise awareness of the Mothers' Center and help them continue offering affordable membership and scholarships so any mom can benefit from their support. Now on its third year, the event (taking place May 3rd) coincides with our own NAMC Mile for Mothers 5k/Run and Walk.
Join us each month as we highlight different local Mothers' Center Groups across the nation. Don't have a Mothers' Center Group near you? Learn more about starting a local Mothers' Center Group by downloading our New Group Start-up Guide.
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Don't Let the Winter Blues
Get Your Family Down
It seems no matter what part of the country you live in, you and your family have most likely been hit hard with old man winter. Snow and ice have hit Texas, Georgia and the Carolinas. And if you live further north where snow is to be expected, you've probably seen enough snow this winter (which is not over yet) for three or four average winters combined!
While some people enjoy the snow, and it can be pretty, it has caused tremendous disruptions in school schedules - and that means added stress for parents. Can you relate to this Mothers Central blog post, "It Takes a Village to Beat a Vortex"? Since we can't wish winter away, we thought we would offer a few ideas on how to make those snow days a little more enjoyable for everyone. Check out this article by Parents' Choice - "Cures for Cabin Fever." We especially like the suggestion to get kids involved in household chores - may as well put them to work while their home. Arts and crafts can be a great way to keep them engaged in something fun while mom or dad gets some work done. How are you making the best of these crazy winter days with your family? We'd love to hear from you! |
Why You Should Care About Politics
NAMC's Advocacy Coordinator, Valerie Young, understands how public policy decisions impact mothers and their families. Since 2008, she has been writing the Your (Wo)man in Washington blog to help others learn and understand what we can do to effect positive change. Valerie is now also a reporter for The Shriver Report.
We invite you to take a look at this post, Why You Should Care About Politics. Each of us has a voice, but unless we make it and the needs of our families heard in Washington, we will continue to see stories like the one Valerie writes about.
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