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Spring has sprung, and with it comes determination to pull out of the cold winter with power and promise. Mom-mentum continues to grow -- building our membership AND our support to women and mothers. This month we are thrilled to be bringing together our Mothers' Center Group members for our annual Leadership Council Retreat. We are also hosting a
40 Year's of Mothers' Centers Celebration and preparing for our upcoming 5k Run, Walk and Kids' Fun Run on the Long Beach Boardwalk.
We hope to see many of you at the events above. And, we hope the articles below give everyone a glimpse at
the diversity of growth and support we'll continue to
spring into action this season.
Sincerely,
Alison LaFerlita,
Executive Director
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 TO ALL THE SELFISH MOMS...
"Selfish is the ultimate insult you could call a mother." writes Jennifer on her blog Moma Lion Strong. "It cuts to the very core of what being a mother is, which is about giving. We give our bodies, we give our hearts, we give up careers, we lose friendships, we retire goals. We do this because the moment a baby is placed in our arms nothing else matters but the health and happiness of that little soul. We would sacrifice our own lives for our children. But who is looking out for the mother's soul?" From beginning to end, we think this essay is worth your time.
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 RACING TO SUPPORT ALL MOMS
This Years' Mile for Mothers
Being a mom is one of the toughest yet most rewarding jobs any woman can have. That's why on May 2nd we'll be pulling up our hair, lacing our sneakers, and running OR walking to support mothers for their hard work, sacrifice, determination and sheer love they show day in and day out. We understand juggling the duties of being a mom. Take a minute and put yourself first... create wonderful memories, start working out, and celebrate a mom in your life! Join us May 6th at the event OR virtually. Get more details here.
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 5 THINGS I WANT TO TELL EMPLOYERSAbout Women Returning to Work
A recent study shows that managers would rather hire a less qualified candidate over one who had been out of work for more than six months. What does this mean for women who take time out to care for children? In this compelling article, Julianne Miles, shares some great arguments about the qualities often overlooked of women re-entering the workforce.
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 THINKIN ABOUT SWITCHING CAREERS
OR RETURNING TO WORK?Mom-mentum can bring you exclusive resources!
Over the next year, Mom-mentum's Return-to-Work program will kick-off in full gear to support our members wishing to re-enter the workforce. Starting now, Mom-mentum is proud to be partnering with AIM Resource Group -- a human resource and business coaching service working to improve careers and business results. For a limited time, Mom-mentum members get 15% off ALL their online courses, and WOW is it an extensive list! Just take a look.
Act now for this amazing discount! Mom-mentum members need only to log in and visit the Member Discounts area of our website. Not a Mom-mentum member? Join today!
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 FOR MOTHERS "YOUR CHOICE"
IS REALLY NO CHOICE AT ALL
"Being successful at work OR having a family is not a choice." begin's Valerie Young in a recent post that rung true with many. "Going to work ill OR losing your job is not a choice." she continues. "Raising your child OR having a job is not a choice. Responding to gender discrimination, the pay gap, the motherhood penalty, and out of date employment policies with a flippant 'well, you decided to have that kid, it was your choice' is no solution to a policy failure that punishes women, weakens family security, slows down our economy, and threatens access to the talent we need to maintain our national security." If you missed this post, you simply must read the rest here. |
 6 WOMEN REVEAL THE CHALLENGING REALITY OF NOT HAVING PAID
MATERNITY LEAVE
We can talk about the necessity of paid maternity leave until the sun sets, but nothing shines a brighter light on reality than a mother's own firsthand experience. This story via Cosmopolitan.com caught our attention when it shared the diverse stories of six women with one similar situation: they all gave birth and held jobs.
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