MamaBlogger365 - New Cooperative Workspace at M.O.M. and Meet the Experts This Week

We have a great line-up of programs scheduled this week at the Museum of Motherhood, plus, our new cooperative work space is available (sign up now to reserve your spot)!

Our MamaBlogger365 project continues online, where we welcome writers who share their stories about reframing motherhood. We are so grateful to Coach Julie, RN, who's celebrating ten years of Nurturing Your Success; Mindy Stokes, working to transform language into action; *Dr Mama* Amber Kinser, who shares how, for all of us, it's simply complicated; Shira Adler, Diva Mama, who realizes why everyone goes crazy for the big game; and Jax Resto, who continues to share with us her adventures as a mom-rocker.

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Our Meet the Experts series continues in February, featuring speakers, activities, mom and baby groups, and support groups. We're located at 401 E. 84th St. in New York (Tues-Sun 10:45-6:30, call 212.452.9816 l 877.711.MOMS for info).

Monday: Calling All Creative Kids; After-school creativity theater for kids with Lynn Schaul, artist, UES mother. Starts Feb.6th Mondays 4:30-5:30 $30 per class or $250 for ten weeks. Pizza included. Call Lynn for more info: 646.567.0818.

Wednesday: Circle Of Life a grief and loss group at noon (open to all, led by BirthFocus); BirthFocus's Meet the Doula at 1 pm, with Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach. Change-makers luncheon is 1:30-3:30 (preregistration is required; $20). Come enjoy sample Prenatal & Mama Rub Down Massage - Licensed massage therapist at M.O.M. from 4-6 pm (10 min for $15, 20 min for $20).

Thursday: Renee Sullivan – Babybites at 10 am (Meet the Pregnancy & Infant Leader); Babybites groups at noon and 1 pm.

Friday: La Leche League Toddler Meeting at 10 am; Sara Lise Raff, Arts Education Consultant answers questions 10:45-noon; Meet Psychotherapist Mariama Duncan from 3-4pm: Where Is The ‘I’ In Family?

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.

For more information about each of these programs, visit our Meet the Experts page!

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NEW! Cooperative work space available Monday 1-4 pm and Wednesday 6-9 pm, with the opportunity for additional hours:
• Share cooperative workspace in a female-friendly environment that nurtures your business and empowers your personal vision.
• Access to group bulletin board (online and onsite)
• Shared table space with WiFi access / or private desk rental
• Opportunity to network and blog cooperatively through our sister sites: Museum Of Motherhood, Mamapalooza, Mamazina Magazine and even Working Mother Blog.
• Opportunity to interview about your project, passion or business on MediaMom.com, featured on MingleMediaTV.com; between 300-3,000 viewers per show.
• Networking and discounted vendor & exhibitor opportunities
$10 per hour for co-op workspace / $40 Monthly storage (optional)
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED and space is limited; apply by e-mailing MOMmuseum@gmail.com.

MamaBlogger365 - What’s so H.A.R.D. about Change? by Julie Donley, RN ~ Success Expert & Author of Does Change Have to Be So H.A.R.D.?

How much of motherhood is change? It's practically the essence of motherhood, isn't it? From the time our children are born, they're changing, and we are, too. But sometimes it's difficult -- change is hard; it's scary and it's easy to give up and give in. But fortunately, we have regular contributor Coach Julie, R.N. to help us make sense of why it's so hard and what we can do about it.

By learning how best to approach making changes, we stand a better chance of being successful at making positive long-term changes that will stick and serving as an example to our children in teaching them about achieving goals through making changes, too.

Why does change have to be so darn hard? We struggle to lose weight, get in shape, eliminate debt, and stay (happily) married. Health issues such as heart disease, depression, addiction and obesity -- preventable illnesses -- are rampant. Why is it so hard to change?

Change IS hard. And it’s hard because, as humans, our brains are wired a certain way. When we understand how the mind works, we can use this knowledge to make change a little easier and stop battling with ourselves. We can use our minds to work WITH us instead of AGAINST us. We can learn to become the master of our thoughts and emotions instead of being at their mercy? Read more

Support MamaBlogger365 and help the Museum of Motherhood secure a permanent home in 2011!

Photo credit: Woman On Coronado Beach by Bill Kuffrey

MamaBlogger365: The Problem with Resolutions by Coach Julie, RN

Ok, so you turn the calendar to a new year and suddenly you think something should change. You’ll get those pesky 20 pounds off once and for all! You will finally quit smoking. Or you’ll definitely get promoted or change jobs this year. Or perhaps this is the year you will have a better relationship with your spouse – or your kids – or your parents…

The list goes on and on. But, as we all know, even with the best intentions, New Year's resolutions fade after a few short weeks, if not a few days!

There are several reasons for this... read on and support MamaBlogger365 and the Museum of Motherhood!