Sleep Coach ~ Teaching Children to Sleep Through the Night

Ancy Lewis, LCSW, is a gentle sleep coach committed to helping exhausted parents teach their children to sleep through the night. Ancy is passionate about helping people improve the quality of their family life since lack of sleep in children can disrupt their health and overall happiness in the home. Ancy believes that establishing positive sleep habits can reduce or eliminate those disruptions and improve families' quality of life. She specializes in training children under the age of six, although her techniques can be effective for all ages.

On Wednesday, October 26th at 6:30 p.m, Ancy will discuss methods to prepare your child for daylight savings time which falls on Sunday November 6th this year. She will also discuss the "5 things likely keeping your child up at night," along with the best approaches to combat those triggers.

The event will be held at MoonSoup (http://www.moonsoup.net/)
1059 2nd Avenue between 55th and 56th Streets in New York City

Free Event but RSVP to mothers.more.nyc@gmail.com

What's a Neuropsychological Evaluation? Does Your Child Need One?

Dr. Emily Lantz, a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist will partner with the NYC Chapter of Mothers and More on Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 pm to discuss "What a neuropsychological evaluation is and how to know if your child needs one."

Dr. Lantz will review what to expect during the evaluation and how testing helps diagnosis between learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other developmental or acquired brain disorders. In addition, a neuropsychological evaluation helps parents better understand their child's strengths and weaknesses, intellectual abilities and academic needs (e.g. classroom and test accommodations) by providing a cognitive and learning profile for each child. The result of the evaluation is a comprehensive written report and a thorough review of tests results during the verbal feedback session.


The event will be held at MoonSoup (http://www.moonsoup.net/)
1059 2nd Avenue between 55th and 56th Streets in New York City
RSVP mothers.more.nyc@gmail.com 
Visit our website for other events and meeting opportunities http://www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/NewYorkCity

NO MORE LOSING IT - STAYING CALM WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE NOT

New Program Helps You Stay Calm: Do you over-react, freak out or scream when your child pushes your buttons? Do you worry about everything related to your child? We’re supposed to stay calm with our children, but how do we do it in real life? Calm parenting expert Debbie Pincus, MS LMHC, shows you in The Calm Parent AM & PM—a new program that shows you how to handle the most stressful parenting situations calmly. Learn a new way to see your relationship with your child that will help you be more objective and less reactive. With special CDs for frustrating morning and evening situations.  For more than 25 years, our partner, Debbie has helped parents cope with anxiety, disappointment and frustration over their children’s behavior. She is a practicing therapist in the New York City area and a monthly contributor to EmpoweringParents.com. The Calm Parent is now available at a limited-time introductory discount -- $69 http://www.thecalmparent.com/

New York City Chapter of Mothers & More Sponsors Major Event for the Women's Empowerment Network at YWCA

Mothers & More of New York City collected new or like-new purses for the women who call The YWCA of the City of New York home. “We believe that a purse is symbolic of a woman’s economic power, but it is also a practical everyday item that can help her feel put together". We hosted an event at the YWCA, 500 West 56th Street in New York City on Friday, June 3rd from 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm and closed the event by presenting the 45 ladies in the Women's Empowerment Network with the pocketbooks. In addition, we collected items to place in the purses. 

At the event, Valerie Adelman gave a presentation on "Budgeting: A Balancing Act". Valerie is Certified Financial Planner (TM) practitioner and has her own business in Financial Planning and Tax Preparation. She is an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). She is the former President and Chair of the FPA of New York and currently volunteers her time on their pro-bono committee as well as the President’s Counsel. She was a member of the faculty at both New York University and Pace University in the area of income tax planning.

Overall, we had tremendous support from local business owners including Moonsoup, Rachel Roy, Barclays Capital, L'Oreal, Blanche Sprangue Associates, Charles David NYC, FDI Pharmacy Discount Cards and the law firm of Snitow Kanfer Holtzer & Millus LLP and their support is appreciated. Finally, I would like to thank Virginia Trunkes, Christy Messina, Sharon Pomerantz and Brenda Yung for all their hard work.
 
http://www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/NewYorkCity
~ Maria Zaino ~

Workshop Sponsored by Mothers and More - Professional Organizer

Please join Mothers and More at MoonSoup (http://www.moonsoup.net/)
1059 2nd Avenue between
55th and 56th Streets
Wednesday, June 8th
6:30 pm

Caroline Clark is the founder of Organized Simplicity (http://www.organized-simplicity.com/). She has a true passion for helping busy New Yorkers find a calmer, more balanced way of life by removing the stress that results from living with clutter and disorganization. A resident of Manhattan, Caroline is enthusiastic about creating innovative solutions to the space and schedule challenges that are a common part of New York City life. Caroline applies her 10 years experience as an educator to help families with children of all ages simplify their spaces and schedules. She is an active member of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Professional Organizers and and NAPO-New York.


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http://twitter.com/SimplicityNYC

Mothers & More - Sponsors Event for Women's Empowerment Network at YWCA

Mothers & More is seeking donations of new or like-new purses for the women who call The YWCA of the City of New York home. “We believe that a purse is symbolic of a woman’s economic power, but it is also a practical everyday item that can help her feel put together". This year we will sponsor an event at the YWCA, 500 West 56th Street in New York City on Friday, June 3rd from 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm. and close the event by presenting the Women's Empowerment Network with the pocketbooks.

At the event, Valerie Adelman will give a presentation on "Budgeting: A Balancing Act". Valerie is Certified Financial Planner (TM) practitioner and has her own business in Financial Planning and Tax Preparation. She is an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). She is the former President and Chair of the FPA of New York and currently volunteers her time on their pro-bono committee as well as the President’s Counsel. She was a member of the faculty at both New York University and Pace University in the area of income tax planning. She serves as a frequent lecturer on financial planning topics and has presented to groups at AARP, the Red Cross and the New York Public Library. Valerie also serves as Chairperson for Girls Incorporated of Westchester County, a nonprofit organization, where she participates in financial literacy programs for mothers and daughters.

Valerie is frequently quoted in the media and asked to speak on radio and television outlets. Some of her appearances include: The New York Times, The New York Post, Business Week and The Daily News, CNBC, Court TV and New York local affiliates for CBS and Fox.

Donated purses may be dropped off at Moonsoup located at 1059 2nd Avenue between 55th and 56th Streets in NYC. As you may know, all purses are tax deductible so we will provide tax receipts for donations made via email

Business owners or individuals wishing to donate purses, items for the purses or lunch for the event are encouraged to visit the websites below or or contact the Vice-Chair of the Fundraising Committee, Virginia Trunkes at (212) 317-8500 vtrunkes@skhmlaw.com


http://www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/NewYorkCity

http://www.facebook.com/mothersandmorenyc

Power of a Purse - June 3rd Event in NYC

As you may know, last year Mothers & More of NYC delivered 150 pocketbooks, filled with items donated by Pampered Chef, Barclay's & Loreal, to the YWCA of the City of New York. The YWCA distributed the bags through their Women's Empowerment Network which provides women with information and resources to inspire hope and establish a sense of saftey for their families.

Once again, Mothers & More is seeking donations of new or like-new purses for the women who call The YWCA of the City of New York home. All donations are tax deductible and we would provide the proper tax form. This year we will sponsor an event on Friday, June 3rd at the YWCA and close the event by presenting the Women's Empowerment Network with the pocketbooks.

Donated purses may be dropped off at Moonsoup located at 1059 2nd Avenue between 55th and 56th Streets in NYC. Business owners wishing to donate services or items are encouraged to contact us at mothers.more.nyc@gmail.com

Working Moms ~ Tips 'n Tricks

We are preparing our Working Moms Tips 'N Tricks series!

~more to come~

2011 Mother’s Day Campaign -- The Power of a Purse


Power of a Purse – Style Your Financial Future!

The annual Mothers & More Mother’s Day Campaign raises member and community awareness about key social and economic issues that affect mothers’ lives and well-being. Mother’s Day Campaign 2011 aims to activate the ways we think about our life-long financial health, empowering us to use the power of our purses more intentionally.

Purses symbolize a woman’s economic power, something we wish for all women, especially mothers in need. More than an accessory, a purse and its contents reflect the many roles and responsibilities mothers shoulder every day.

We are excited to introduce Empowered PURSE this year, a series of conversations that guides moms in a fun and unique way on our personal money journey. Power of a Purse also returns in its more familiar form: a community drive designed to draw attention to mothers’ economic issues through the act of collecting new or gently used purses for mothers in need.

More to come!

Mothers and More Launches their National Discount Program

Beginning February 1, 2011, all Mothers and More members will have FREE access to over 100,000 discounts and savings from vendors, including Costco, Sprint, Firestone, DirecTV, T-Mobile, Dell, Target.com, AT&T Wireless, PODS, LifeLock, Verizon Wireless, Overstock.com, and MORE!  Offers are also available from over 150 national attractions and theme parks including the Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Studios®, SeaWorld, Cirque du Soleil, and Six Flags!  Discount offers are redeemable in-store through printable and mobile coupons, online, and over the phone.

Become a member! You and a friend can join for $60 a year (limited time offer for New Members Only – Through March 31, 2011).

Just another benefit offered by Mothers and More
http://bit.ly/9u1SSP

Free Workshop for Moms in New York City – “NO MORE LOSING IT : GETTING CALM WHEN OUR KIDS ARE NOT”

Tuesday, March 22 -- 6:30 p.m.

~~~ Sponsored by ~~~
Mothers and More - NYC Chapter (http://bit.ly/9u1SSP) and Moonsoup (http://www.moonsoup.net/)
1059 2nd Avenue (between 55th and 56th Streets)
New York City, NY 10022

Workshop – “NO MORE LOSING IT : GETTING CALM WHEN OUR KIDS ARE NOT”

When it comes to developing great relationships and great kids we know our children need us to be cool, calm and collected. Yet the biggest challenge in parenting is being cool, calm and collected. Why is it so hard and what we can do about it?

This informative and useful workshop will focus on how to stay calm even in the most stressful moments. You will leave learning how to increase your own maturity and how to decrease your knee jerk reactions when your kids push your buttons. And, let’s face it – our buttons are getting pushed all the time because our kids are masterful at finding them. Whether it is fighting us when putting them in the car seat, throwing food off the high chair or screaming at the top of their lungs when in-laws are over, not getting to school on time or not getting college applications done, they can get our blood boiling. How we ACT when our blood boils is what we have in our control and is the key to great parenting.

Learn how to:

• Control yourself instead of controlling your kids

• Observe, think, act

• Develop and follow your principles of parenting

• Build emotional and physical stamina

• Get to your thoughts rather than to your emotions

• Think about and focus on your responsibilities as a parent

• Control the buttons that most trigger you

Respond effectively to your kids tantrums, aggression, rude behavior, sibling battles, defiance and other frustrating behaviors

About the speaker ~~ Debbie Pincus, author and therapist:

For over 25 years, Debbie has maintained private psychotherapy practices in Manhattan, Larchmont, NY and Greenwich, CT. She is a Certified ScreamFree leader who works with individuals, groups, couples and families, specializing in anxiety and relationship issues. Debbie also facilitates parent groups, leads workshops on strengthening relationships, and provides parents and couples coaching. Debbie is the founder of The Relationship Center and the author of seven books on interpersonal relations. For the past five years, Debbie has been a facilitator for the Parents Exchange in Greenwich. She served as the Director of Counseling at the College of Mount Saint Vincent and presently serves on the Board of the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Counseling Center. Debbie has completed postgraduate training from the Gestalt Institute of New York and from the Family Institute of Georgetown. She currently lives in Westchester County with her husband and three teenage children.