Mothers & More Media Mentions 2003

JANUARY

Washington Post, January 4, 2003. "Staying home for the teen years. Some parents are finding that older children need them as much as toddlers do" by Susan Levine.

Wire pickup of Chicago Tribune, January 8, 2003. "Many hopping off the Mommy Track. Tough economic times pressure part-timers to work longer hours, and some say it's not worth it" by Bonnie Miller Rubin.

Sonoran Living, Phoenix, AZ, January 28, 2003. Talk program included quick live interview with new chapter's co-leader.

FEBRUARY

Chicago Tribune, February 16, 2003. "'Having it all,' the 2003 version. Upscale Gen-X women embrace sequencing" by Barbara B. Buchholz.

Philadelphia Inquirer, February 25, 2003. "For some mothers, the other workout. The gym allows them to focus energy once directed at careers" by Lini S. Kadaba.

Kathy & Judy Show, WGN radio, Illinois, February 27, 2003. Discussion about transition from leaving job to staying home to care for family.

Parent Talk, Wisconsin Public Radio, February 27, 2003. Interviewed Martha Bullen, author and long-time member.

MARCH

Redbook, March 2003. "What Moms Want Now. Second-guessing your choice about whether to work or not? Join the club: Our groundbreaking survey reveals a fascinating new shift in what mothers today are really yearning for" by Pamela Paul.

Mothering, March/April 2003. "Juggling Career and Home: Albright, O'Connor and You" by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner.

Chicago Parent, March 2003.

APRIL

Mothering Magazine, March/April issue. "Juggling Career and Home: Albright, O'Connor and You" by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner.

Congressional Quarterly Researcher, April 2003. "Mothers' Movement. Should moms be reimbursed for staying at home?" by Sarah Glazer.

Brandermill News, VA, April 2003. Article about local Southside Richmond, VA chapter 102.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 7, 2003. "Full-time Moms Trade Careers for Kids" by Bill Torpy.

MAY

WWFM, May 3, 2003 @ 8pm. Co-leaders of Princeton, NJ chapter interviewed. Broadcast on several radio stations, transfer stations and the internet.

East Valley Tribune (Phoenix area), May 4, 2003. "Stand and be counted. Mothers & More provides voice, support for women adjusting to life changes" by Tony Natale.

Greenville News, SC, May 5, 2003. "New group will help moms adjust to stay-at-home role" by Kathy Spencer-Mention

USA Today, May 7, 2003. "Gen X moms have it their way" by Karen S. Peterson.

Tampa Tribune, May 8, 2003. "A Voice for Mothers" by Karla Jackson.

Grand Rapids Press, May 9, 2003. "Mothers and More: Mothers find strength, affiliation support in each other" by Terri Finch Hamilton.

Journal-Sentinel (Milwaukee), May 9, 2003. "The mother lode. Moms in need find wealth of helping hands through women's group" by Sharon Miller Cinrich.

Suburban Life (Chicago), May 10, 2003. "It Keeps You Going. Mothers & More nurtures parenting, professional skills" by Wendy Foster.

New Jersey Star-Ledger, May 11, 2003. "What price motherhood?" by Peggy O'Crowley.

Memphis Parent Magazine, May issue. "No Mom is An Island"

Albuquerque Journal, May 11. 2003. "Women on the March" by Katie Burford.

Champaign, IL MD03 Campaign featured on TV news spot with Champaign Chapter, May 12, 2003.

WILL-AM 580, Focus 580 (Chicago area), May 14, 2003. Interview with Joanne Brundage, Founder and Executive Director, and co-leader Nancy Hoetker on "Making Mothers Count" Campaign.

Arizona Republic, May 21, 2003. "Making time for mom. Group helps women adjust to new lives" by Michelle Fitzhugh-Craig.

The Time Herald, Montgomery County Newspaper, PA, May 25, 2003. "Area mothers take economic inequities to legislators" by Tiffany Capuano.

JUNE

News 14 Carolina, Raleigh, NC, June 2003. TV spot for Northern Wake County Chapter about "Plant a garden for the hungry" event.

FOX 13 News Tampa, Florida. Story on US Census Bureau and stay-at-home moms.

Washington Times, June 1, 2003. "Detour Along Career Path" by Alexandra Rockey Fleming.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 2, 2003. Life & Arts Section "Click It" featured HEB Chapter 59 of Bedford, TX's booth at NE Mall in Hurst, TX.

Associated Press, June 16, 2003. Article on Census data showing increase in full-time stay-at-home moms by Gennaro Armas. Picked up by almost 500 sources (both online and print).

Chicago Sun-Times, June 17, 2003. “More kids have stay-at-home mom” by Janet Rausa Fuller & Andrew Herrmann.

“Sweet Home” Alabama Radio, June 30, 2003. Interviewed Executive Director Joanne Brundage.

JULY

Mothering Magazine, July/August 2003. “Gathering the Mothers” by Peggy O’Mara.

Parents Journal, week of July 23. Nationally syndicated radio program interviewed President, Kristin Maschka in “Moms Today” episode hosted by Bobbi Conner.

AUGUST

ePregnancy, August 2003. “The Birth and Growth of Mothers & More” by Sharon Anne Waldrop.

Parents Magazine, August 2003. “A happy life as a stay-at-home mom” by Deborah Pike Olsen.

Philadelphia Inquirer, August 8, 2003. “Home is where the heart is” by Kathy Boccella.

The Charleston Post and Courier, August 21, 2003. “Mothers & More to hold national convention here” by Brenda Rindge.

Our Sunday Visitor, August 31, 2003. “Working Too Hard? Let’s Give it a Rest” by Jen Schu. Interviews member Martha Bullen.

SEPTEMBER

Freemedia, September 6, 2003. “The Price of Staying Home”

The Wake Weekly, mid-September. Printed letter-to-the-editor on Senate Resolution 210 from member Kieran Piacenti of Raleigh, NC.

Bay News TV9 (Tampa, FL), September 25, 2003. “Extra On Parenting” interviews members June Cook and Betsi Bozeman in 90-second piece on Mothers & More.

OCTOBER

Northwest Afternoon, October 6, 2003. Afternoon TV talk show featured Mothers & More PSA.

The Greenville News, October 21, 2003. “Mothers’ ingenuity prevented Isabel from canceling conference” by Patricia Harrison.

Chicago Tribune, October 22, 2003. “Dropping the ball when it comes to doing it all” by Amanda Long.

NOVEMBER

USA Today Magazine, November 2003. “Making Mothers Count: The Fiscal Value of Nurturing” by Kristin Maschka.

Mothering Magazine website, November 2003. Displayed Mothers & More press release titled “Shame on You Dr. Phil! Why Don’t YOU Get Real? Mothers & More gives failure award to talk show host.”

The Washington Times, November 16, 2003. “Home from the Office” by Gabrielle Boston.

DECEMBER

North Shore Sun December 2003. “Rock on Rocky Point” column by Amanda Rock features North Shore, NY Chapter.

East Valley Tribune (AZ), December 9, 2003. “Tough adjustments greet moms who quit jobs to raise kids” by Mary K. Reinhart.

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