MamaBlogger365 - Meet the Expert at M.O.M.

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MEET THE EXPERT series!

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Museum of Motherhood

Tuesdays, 11-1:00 - All Mother’s Group with Elenor Daneshvar – Is This Normal? How Mindful Parenting Brings Us Out Of Fear and Into The Present.

Tuesdays, 2-4:00 – Join Beverly Concepcion for kid-friendly, arts-based activities and friendly conversations about your pre-school or school age child. (Jan 24th at 1:00 - Lora Heller, Baby Fingers)

Wednesdays, 11:00 – Informal Family Music Sing-A-Long (Contact us if you are interested in performing! 212.452.9816 or write MOMmuseum@gmail.com)

Wednesdays, Noon-1:00 – Circle Of Life, a grief and loss group open to all, lead by BirthFocus

Wednesdays, 1-5:00 - Meet The Doula – from BirthFocus, including Director, Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach

Thursdays, 10-Noon - Renee Sullivan – Babybites; Meet the Pregnancy & Infant Leader. Babybites groups meet at noon and 1:00.

Fridays, 10:45-Noon - Meet Sara Raff; Arts Education Consultant

Fridays, 3:00-4:00 (JANUARY) Meet psychotherapists Mariama Duncan & Joanne Gottlieb: Where Is The ‘I’ In Family?

(Second Friday Every Month) 2-3:00 - Jennifer Genuardi; Meet The Pediatrician

(Third Friday Every Month) 10-11:30 LaLeche League Toddler Meeting

Saturdays, 1-3:00 - Rachel Degregorio PhD, Neuroscience and Stay At Home Mother, Reconstructing Life

Sundays, 11:00 - Family Music Concert: Joanne and Charlie; Family Jam. Music for all ages. Day pass is $15 per adult. You can pay this fee and enjoy the Print * Post Card Making Workshop. Children are FREE for the concert and additional $10 supply fee below for art workshops.

• Noon – 1:00 - Adult Print & Paper Post Card Making Workshop $15 per adult
• 1-2:00 – School Kids Make Art 5-8yrs; $10 per child
• 2-3:00 – Toddlers Make Art; $10 per child
• 4:00 – Story Time Under The Apple Tree; FREE for children

FEES – All programs include regular day-pass fee of $15 per adult, kids free, students $13, unless otherwise noted.

Disclaimer – Our ‘Meet The Expert’ series demonstrates our intention to be a community gathering place and offer great information to spark conversations. Volunteers, artists, experts and just plain folk are invited to sign up to participate at M.O.M. This is not intended to replace medical advice or to offer anything more than an opportunity to connect and inspire.

401 East 84th St. NYC 10028 (at 1st Ave.) lower level

Open Tues-Sun, 10:45-6:30 (open later for special events) Closed Mondays, except for special programs or party reservations l All fees are standard $15 day pass for adults, Children Free, Students $13 unless otherwise specified.

Click here for more information and program descriptions!

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MamaBlogger365 - From Guatemala to Yale; a Busy Week at M.O.M. by Joy Rose

One of the most amazing weeks I’ve had so far at the museum. Monday was a Multicultural Motherhood Conference and I met so many caring and daring people: Afia, Aid For Aids, The BLK ProjeK, Jewish Heart For Africa, Clare Misquitta, Dr. Phyllis Chesler reading from her book Mothers On Trial to name a few. Thank you Marty at Food Emporium (upper East Side) for donating lunch. We talked about a $5.00 kit with simple items like a piece of plastic, a clean razor blade and a small bottle of Purel, that can save a woman and child’s life in Guatemala and Liberia.

Saving Mothers sends birth instructors, volunteers and kits do deal with the fact that 80% of Guatemalan women give birth without medical assistance or access to sterile equipment. Their next trip is early January. We’ll be putting 100 kits together at M.O.M., if you’d like to join us, or if you know a hospital that can donate up to 25 newborn swaddling blankets. Dates are TBD, call to find out more: 212.452.9816

Speaking of Liberia, how about those Nobel prize winners, the ladies three! I also spoke with Sonya Ossorio, about hosting upcoming NOW-NYC events here at the museum. It would be a real thrill for me to host the Susan B. Anthony Awards, since I was privileged to be honored in 2009.

On Thursday, thirty mothers and toddlers descended on the museum for a giant playdate. It was chaotic and fun. Sara Raff, early childhood education expert was on hand to give advice and share stories from multiple perspectives. Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach from BirthFocus offered up Doula services information as well this week during our ‘Meet The Expert’ series.

Thanks to Working Mother Magazine and Helen Jonsen for sharing a big box of mother books on everything from ‘how to’ to creativity and motherhood. We’ll be putting those up in our Andrea O’Reilly Library this week. The library is growing. If you’d like to help see this permanent library stocked with everything mother, available as a free resource to all, please consider a year-end donation at M.O.M.

Saturday, Marcia C. Inhorn, professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at Yale, brought her freshman class all the way down from New Haven to the museum. We toured, tried on the Infant Simulator vests by Realityworks, spent time engaged in meaningful dialogue in the Suffragette Sitting Room, and enjoyed the new foyer gallery installation by Amelia Gewirtz, who also sings with the band Parents With Angst.

Fran Capo, America’s Fastest Talking Mom (Guinness Book Of World Records) popped in, as did Paula Caplan, scholar and feminist writer, as well as, Jess Dobson who wanted to talk about the feasibility of bringing her Lactation Station here in the fall.

Whew, well I’ve got work to do with the holiday fundraisers for the museum fast approaching and homework left to do for my ‘Motherhood In The Mix’ class at Minnesota State University.

Looking forward to sharing more soon,

Joy Rose, Founding Director Museum Of Motherhood, President MAMAPALOOZA!



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Our Founding Legacy members help us keep M.O.M. up and running. We are eternally grateful for their financial gifts and their unprecedented belief in our vision. We'll celebrate them with music, drink & food on Thurs., Nov 3rd, - 7-9 p.m. RSVP please, to 212.452.9810; donations appreciated.

We offer daily programming and special events!

Daily!

11AM - Mommy & Me groups - drop ins welcome!
1PM - Story time under the Apple Tree w/SittersStudio
4PM - Coffee, wine and unwind (w/ M.O.M. donation)

Special events!

NYC Chamber Networking Event, Divas Do Lunch, Parents With Angst, and a Holiday Fair -- visit our calendar to see what's coming up!

We're located at 401 East 84th St. (lower level) right off 1st Ave. in NYC, and open Tues. through Sunday, 10:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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Online Workshop through Minnesota State U. coming soon!

Minnesota State U. Online Course in Association with M.O.M.: Work & Family Balance-Putting Mother In The Mix -- Nov. 7 - Dec. 2 l Call 800.311.3142 to register (click here for more info).

And...

Mamapalooza dates coming soon: NYC, Columbus, OH and Sydney Australia! Stay tuned!

MamaBlogger365 - More Great News about MOM!

The Museum of Motherhood continues to enjoy great write-ups and feedback from visitors! Check out @MOMmuseum on Twitter and on Facebook to see the nice things people say about us. But you don't have to take our word for it... read on to see what others are saying, and then come visit us at: 401 E 84th St., New York, NY 10028 (Tues.-Sun., 10:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.).

"New Museum of Motherhood Shows Off Jaw-Dropping Displays"
Jacqueline Burt, TheStir.com (Sept 22, 2011)

"Get this: The recently opened Museum of Motherhood in NYC is the first museum ever in the world to be devoted to moms and moms alone! About time, right? You'd think we would've at least scored a wing in the Louvre by now."

"MOM Takes Manhattan: The First Museum of Motherhood Opens"
Phyllis Chesler, Pajamas Media (Oct 11, 2011)

"Everyone who has ever been born has had a mother; most women have been mothers; women have been mothering children since the dawn of time. Historically, most women have spent up to twenty to forty years of their lives being pregnant, giving birth, breastfeeding, and tending children and grandchildren. Until recently — and still today — this meant facing an agonizing labor, potential death, or lifelong injury for the sake of perpetuating the human race.

"Where, then, are all our MOMs — our Museums of Motherhood? Until last month, there were no such museums, at least not on planet earth. But on Sept 1, 2011, the visionary and energized Joy Rose, a mother of four, a rock musician, the founder of “Housewives on Prozac” (1997-2007,) and an organizer of countless conferences, fairs, and festivals for mothers all over the country, opened the first such museum. It is located not far from where I live on the Upper East Side."

"A Museum of Motherhood!"
Amy Robbins Wilson, blog (Sept 19, 2011)

"There is a space in Manhattan where mothers are seen. There is a museum where the service of motherhood is honored. There is a place in the world where women are held while their children play. There is a balm in New York City to heal a mother’s soul."

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Can't wait to show you all the great things we have coming up! Anna Fishbeyn's Sex in Mommyville" this weekend, Amy Simon's "She's History" show on Oct 22, Shira Adler, Diva Mama's workshops on the second Wednesday of the month in November and December, Mindful Mothering conference on Nov 7, Fran Capo on Dec 9, film screenings, music performances, family-friendly activities, yoga demos and classes and so much more!

Questions? Ask us:

Front Desk: 212.452.9816 l General Inquiries: 877.711.MOMS (6667)

Register For Events: Info@MOMmuseum.org

Academics: MuseumOfMotherhood@gmail.com

Press Inquiries: MOMmuseum@gmail.com

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MamaBlogger365 - Meet Our M.O.M.!

The Museum of Motherhood's fall pop-up museum is now open in NYC! Have you heard about all the great things we're doing?

In addition to our powerful exhibits and weekly schedule of events that include yoga demos and classes, Mommy & Me groups and social media Friday, we're hosting theatre performances, lectures and book signings, day-conferences and more! Visit MOMmuseum.org for more information or call 212.452.9816 to register! Here are just a few of the exciting events and programs we have coming up:

THANK YOU Dr. PHYLLIS CHESLER for your MOM Takes Manhattan Article at Pajamas Media!

Thursday, October 13 - Saturday, October 15
"Sex in Mommyville", a play by Anna Fishbeyn that's described as "a lusty, unbridled Russian Jewish updating of Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House..." by Jewish Week

Tuesday, October 18
Readings by Christen Clifford, solo performer of "BabyLove"

Wednesday, October 19
Laura Tropp presents a lifestyle and education lecture

Thursday, October 20
Stacey Battat and the Museum of Motherhood will host the official book launch and signing for Thin Threads of Moms and Grandmas, compiled by Stacey Battat and Joy Rose, founder of M.O.M., 11 a.m. at the Museum.

That afternoon, we'll be joined by Dr. Joyce Saltman, Laughter Guru, and Stacey Battat to connect our stories and celebrate motherhood, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 22
"She's History", a performance by Amy Simon

Tuesday, October 25
Meet and Greet networking event with the local Chamber of Commerce

Friday, October 28
Aqua Cherry's special Halloween concert at the Museum of Motherhood

Monday, November 7
Mindful Mothering: Practical Tools for Staying Awake and Aware During the Biggest Adventure of All -- a day-long conference at the Museum with guests:

• Cassandra Vieten, PhD, psychologist, Director of Research, Institute of Noetic Sciences and author of Mindful Motherhood: Practical Tools for Staying Sane During Pregnancy and Your Child’s First Year

• Lu Hanessian, journalist, former NBC anchor and Discovery Health Channel host, founder of Parent2ParentU and WYSH, and author of Let the Baby Drive: Navigating the Road of New Motherhood

• Jeanne Ohm, DC, publisher and editor of Pathways to Family Wellness, and executive director of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association

• Lisa Reagan, Co-founder, Families for Conscious Living and Executive Director, Kindred Community

• Elizabeth Mangum‐Sarach, LCSW, Doula, and Director of BirthFocus, LLC

• Jessica Zucker, PhD, psychologist & parenting expert, author, and contributor to PBS’s This Emotional Life

• Joy Rose, Executive Director, Motherhood Foundation, founder, Museum of Motherhood

Join us for a day of lectures, discussion, small group talks and experiential mindfulness practices that you can take home and use every day to focus on being aware in the present moment, in our bodies and connected with our children, even when the going gets tough.

Like what you see? Spread the word! Tell your friends! Meet us at the Museum of Motherhood and we'll make "herstory"!


Support MamaBlogger365 and help the Museum of Motherhood secure a permanent home in 2011! Your tax-deductible donation in ANY amount will help us make our September POP-UP exhibit in NYC a permanent reality - visit our Members page to learn more.

Visit the Museum of Motherhood

NOW OPEN in NYC - Tues-Sun, 10:45 am - 6:30 pm