Mothers & More Media Mentions 2006

JANUARY

Parents Express, Philadelphia, January 2006.  “There Are No Mommy Wars. Why it’s time to forget the hype and begin learning from each other” by Mary Ann Romans. 

The Daily Herald, Chicago area, January 26, 2006.  “Moms earn timeout for a little exercise and lots of laughter”

The Crescent News (Defiance, OH), January 26, 2006.  “’Mothers’ Group will hear program on child protection from sexual offenders”

FEBRUARY

Money Magazine, February 2006.  “Real Life: Getting Back to Business. After time off to raise kids, returning to work can solve a host of problems. First step: Rebuild your network.” by George Mannes.

Milwaukee Press, February 2006.

Brookfield News (Milwaukee area), February 2, 2006.  “Mom to mom. Mothers & More provides family-like support network” by Adam Kirby.

The Crescent News (Defiance, OH), February 6, 2006. “’Mothers’ chapter is nationally recognized”

The Record (New Jersey), February 12, 2006.  “Moms get chance to pamper themselves” by Allison Pries.

The Washington Post online, February 14, 2006.  “Get a Life” section of Parenting Column by L. Carol Ritchie features Mothers & More’s overall mission and declares Mothers & More’s website “Website of the Week.”

The Crescent News (Defiance, OH), February 16, 2006.  “’Mothers’ names new board members”

Put It On Your Therapy List blog, February 24, 2006.  Provided link to Mothers & More website to readers as alternative to Mommy Wars debate on Good Morning America.

MARCH

Milwaukee Magazine, March 2006.  “Family Values” by Natalie Dorman.

US99.5 Country Radio (Illinois), March 1, 2006.  Mention of Mothers & More and leisure time of mothers.

Ottawa Xpress, March 23, 2006.  “Telemummies” by Sylvie Hill.

APRIL

Women's enews Commentary, April 12, 2006.  "Tax Law Pushes 'Secondary Earners' to Drop Out" by former Mothers & More President, Kristin Maschka.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, April 20, 2006.  “Book revives idea of mommy wars. Author says office moms and stay-at-home moms are fighting, but local women aren’t so sure” by Lauri Githens Hatch.

CNN.com, April 24, 2006.  “Deciphering the ‘mommy wars’” by Manav Tanneeru

Townonline.com (website encompassing 5 publications including Boston Herald), April 24, 2006.  “How smart are you? It’s time to play Mommy Jeopardy!”

The Crescent News (Defiance, OH), April 28, 2006.  “Another ‘Mothers’ member selected for national level”

WOJG.com Mothers2Daughters radio 94.7 FM in W. Tennessee and N. Mississippi, April 29, 2006.  Interview with former Mothers & More President, Kristin Maschka.

MAY

Dallas, Child, May 2006.  “Politics of Mothering” by Lisa Poisso.

Women’s eNews, May 4, 2006.  “Practice Makes ‘Sequencing” Look Less Perfect” by Jeanine Plant.  Mentions Mothers & More as resource.

The Sunday Paper, Atlanta, GA, May 7, 2006.  “Fair pay. If Mom got a salary, what would it be? (And don’t skimp on overtime.) by Diane Loupe and Angelica Morrison. 

The Crescent News (Defiance, OH), May 9, 2006.  “Mothers At Work Through May”

NPR (National Public Radio)’s Marketplace, May 12, 2006.  Interview with former Mothers & More President Kristin Maschka on mothers getting back into the workforce.

WSAZ NewsChannel 3, Charleston, WV, May 14, 2006.  Mother’s Day Cover Story by Penny Moss. 

The Boston Globe, May 14, 2006.  “Cease-fire for moms. Local advocacy groups asks why mothers can’t stop feuding and support one another’s lifestyle choices” by Erica Noonan. 

CBS 11 TV, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, May 14, 2006.  “Mothers Day Campaign Focuses on Value of Mothers’ Work.”  Live in-studio interview with Mothers & More Director of Advocacy Debra Levy.

The New Jersey Star-Ledger, May 14, 2006.  “Mothers united. Cease-fire efforts unite working and at-home moms” by Peggy O’Crowley.

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 14, 2006.  “New career path: Pro mom. Women take workplace skills home to raise the kids” by Rita Giordano and Lini S. Kadaba.

Dallas Morning News, May 14, 2006.  “Four mothers tailor their career strategies to meet family needs” by Karen Thomas.

The Washington Post “On Balance” blog by Leslie Morgan Steiner, May 15, 2006.  “Mother’s Day Chorus: Give Us Flexibility”

BBC Worldwide Radio, London, May 25, 2006.  Story on women’s opinions on whether ease of work/life balance dictates birth rates.  Interviewed Mothers & More Executive Director Joanne Brundage and former Mothers & More President Kristin Maschka.

Tampa Tribune, May 25, 2006.  “Moms Reconnect, Recharge with Gal Pal Time” by Karla Jackson.

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