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In this issue:
Motherhood & Self
Fern Lodge
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"If you have been brought up all your
life,
being told
you have wonderful choices, you tend, when things go
wrong, to assume you made the wrong choices..."
--Judith Warner --
Marie Laguerre-Lewis and Nicole Aliev of
Motherhood and Self reach out to moms who are at
the point in their lives where they are assessing, and
in many cases, criticizing the choices they have
made.
Whether they work outside the home or not,
women have to answer the same question: how do I
provide the best care for my family? This issue is not
only heavily influenced by personal values and
situations, but also by judgment from the media,
relatives, and in some cases, other moms. In the
workplace, success is dependent on efficiency, and
on how little family life 'interferes' with productivity. At
home, the pressure for moms is to be as close to
perfect as possible to 'justify' the personal choices
they have made.
The many roles women play out (partner, family
member, friend, lover) all serve to shape how mothers
critique themselves. From these thoughts comes an
individual reality that influences behavior and self
worth. However, this reality is actually fluid. Behavior
and self image can be positively shifted by changing
perceptions and opinions about one's self.
Motherhood and Self coaches women in breaking
down the internal and external factors that influence
their experiences of being a mother. In the
workshops, participants find not only commonality and
community, but begin a deeply personal journey.
Mothers come away with a greater understanding of
the factors that shape or break their confidence as a
parent, spouse, professional and woman. They are
also given the tools to design a manageable and
realistic action plan to achieve greater balance and
build on the passions in their life.
If coming to a Motherhood and Self workshop is
not on your resolutions list, it should be.
Cost: $125 for workshop, materials, and one free
post-workshop coaching session.
Register online at www.motherhoodandself.com, or call 914-381-2010.
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*This article was sponsored by Motherhood & Self
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There has been much talk from the mommy crowd
lately about the need for a vacation from vacation--
February 'break' with the kids causing a need for a
break FROM the kids.
So,
in case your Valentine's Day fell short, your spring
vacation seemed far from relaxing, or if the threat of
another few weeks of cold weather and flurries is
testing your patience, consider slipping away to this
delicious spot for a quick, easy, quiet and RELAXING
moment.
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Visit Fern Lodge
"In the midst of the majestic Adirondack
Mountains, overlooking pristine Friends Lake, there
stands a wondrous guesthouse where luxurious
Adirondack lodging, sumptuous beds, indulgent baths
and unforgettable breakfasts join in an atmosphere
of rustic elegance and lakeside living."
During your visit to our luxury Adirondack
resort
lodging, simply relax in the elegant Adirondack Great
room with its vaulted log ceilings and expansive stone
fireplace. Other common areas at the resort include
an outdoor fireplace in a screened in porch, a wine
cellar, game table, a state-of-the-art movie theatre, a
sauna and fitness equipment. If you are interested in
getting out and touring the area surrounding our
lodge, read some of our wonderful
sample itineraries for daily activities to suit any
fancy.
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Your Adirondack accommodation is a choice of
three intimate guest rooms that are uncommonly
comfortable-- both rustic and elegant, even
magnificent. All guest accommodations have
king-size beds, large stone fireplaces and lake
and/or mountain views. All rooms have private luxury
baths with deep-soaking Jacuzzi tubs, and all rooms
have a small wet-bar, refrigerator and television. The
nightly rate includes an unforgettable breakfast, nightly
turndown service, Wi-Fi and a wide variety of on-site
activities.
So consider treating yourself-- an early Mother's
Day present, a Spring gift, or a, "hey, what's your name
again" moment with the husband-- reconnect and
enjoy yourselves!
For more information on Fern Lodge, visit www.thefernlodge.com
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*This article was sponsored by The
Fern Lodge
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