March, 2015

Greetings!

 

"Women have always been an equal part of the past. We just haven't been an equal part of history." said journalist and feminist Gloria Steinem. 


MarchMainGraphic.jpgThis March Mom-mentum is celebrating Women's History Month AND the opening of our 1st Mothers' Center 40 years ago. What started as a grassroots, mom-to-mom support program in the 1970's has grown significantly as more communities and more mothers continue to recognize the challenges of mothering and the value of group support. Our Mothers' Centers' history is an important part of who we are! Take a look.


Starting with this eNews, we'll continue to honor our roots and build upon our rich tradition of supporting and inspiring women and mothers everywhere. Enjoy!


Sincerely,

Alison LaFerlita,

Executive Director

Athens Mothers' Center
KEEPING IT REAL
The Motherhood Days We Don't Talk Much About
(But Should!)

"Somehow motherhood became this huge expectation of greatness and awesomeness and now there are so many of us out there running so hard to just keep up... that we're out of breath." says the author of the blog Finding Joy. We think you'll love her truthful reflection on the reality of mothering. It reminds us why our Mothers' Center Groups are so important -- helping us all "keep it real" and know that we're not alone in the challenges we face.


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BUILDING BRIDGES AND RAISING VOICES

 

We all have victories and challenges in motherhood. To help recognize mothers' voices and build bridges across our community, Mom-mentum is thrilled to be offering the Herstory Writers Workshop to many of our members. Dedicated to raising the voices of mothers and caretakers through reflective writing -- Herstory is helping our mothers continue to reflect and find their voice. Find out more about the workshops on our website and via our blog 

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"I'M SORRY TO ALL THE MOTHERS I WORKED WITH"
Reframing the Value of Mothers' in the Workforce

Women are deeply impacted and changed by the experience of motherhood. When we are able to recognize those changes as advantages, not flaws, we're often able to rise the highest. This is what PowerToFly President and founder Katherarine Zaleski did. We found this article and video titled "I'm sorry to all the mothers I worked with" powerful and inspirational. We think you will too!


 


THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF SALARY NEGOTIATION


Do you know the value of your work? Are you considering asking for a raise or possibly starting a new job where you need to negotiate your pay? This article is a great starting point, offering a top 10 list of dos and don'ts to negotiating your salary.


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BEING A WOMAN IS A POSITIVE THING


Mom-mentum's Public Policy Analyst wrapped up her latest blog post with the following: "The measure of our success as a country, is in part determined by our ability to believe and behave like 'being a woman is a positive thing.' Part of getting there is having women in elected office and decision-making positions. Another part of getting there is valuing women in all that they do, including (but not limited to) bearing children, raising families, and caring for other dependent family members." Oh SO good! Read the rest here.

 



JUST BECAUSE WE NEEDED
TO SHARE THIS AGAIN...

 #HowWeDoIt 


This video starring Adrienne C. Moore (of Orange Is the New Black fame) is too good NOT to watch. If you missed it in our last Advocacy eNews issue we're giving you a second chance -- so take it!


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