Author Archives: phyllis
How Kids Respond to Violence
I am just back from a three generation family vacation, five grandsons ages 6-11, and I had a front row seat watching the boys sing rap songs, climb mountains, tease each other. No little guys anymore. With the older ones almost as tall as I am, and knowing the vulnerability that comes with adolescence, I have concerns. How do we keep growing kids emotionally safe as they become interested in the world around them, especially when the news reports regularly cover mass murders, war casualties, and terror alerts? Studies show … Continue reading
Posted in parenting kids, your self
Tagged abuse, adolescence, anxiety, emotionally safe, family vacation, neglect, post traumatic stress, reframe ideas, security, terror alerts, trauma
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olympics 2012: the year of the woman
History is always made at the Olympics. But for the first time, in 2012 London, women are represented on the Olympic team of all 205 national delegations. The three countries that have never had female athletes–Brunei, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia–each have them competing for the gold. Of course, winning is important. But with the competitors serving as role models for our children, strength of character and positive values really matters too. Aren’t we all eager to hear the athletes’ personal stories? Fortunately the same threads weave throughout–follow your heart, love … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 olympics, Brunei, character, female athletes, gratitude, london 2012, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, strength
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How I Knew I Needed a Vacation
In 2009 we featured Dr. Carol Orsborn on a Virtual Book Tour right here on the blog. We’ve known each other for years through our work online. But since Carol moved back to L.A. from New York, it’s been a treat to have lunch–no computers or iphones–just old fashioned face to face. We’re delighted that Carol is our guest blogger today. With many of us about to travel before summer’s end, here are Carol’s recent reflections on her much needed vacation: My husband Dan and I have been working much harder than we’d ever anticipated to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Carol Orsborn, change, counseling, Dr, fierce with age, lifestages, May Sarton, midlife, retreat, spiritual, transition, Virtual Book Tour
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Caring for the Caregiver
If you’re a member of the Sandwich Generation, you want to care for those you care about. But, at times, the emotional stress of nurturing multiple generations can be overwhelming. There are demands from every direction and you often have too little time, too little money, and too little help. Photo courtesy of gbaku – flickr.com The best way to have patience and compassion for your aging parents and growing kids is learn to be patient and compassionate with yourself. Here are tips on how to do just that: Balance … Continue reading
Posted in aging parents, sandwich generation, your self
Tagged aging parents, caregivers, changes, family, goals, love, resilience, Sandwich Generation
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