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Sandwiched Boomers: Our Gift to You

by phyllis, September 28, 2011

Just for today, please indulge us in a stroll down memory lane. It’s been 10 years since we published our first Stepping Stones newsletter and 5 years that we’ve been blogging here at Nourishing Relationships. Early on we discovered that the Internet was like the Wild West and we joined with other pioneers to build a thriving community. We’ve met some incredible women through our work and want to share narratives they wrote for issues of the newsletter, some dating way back to 2001. Read about joys and struggles of … Continue reading →

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Women and the Art of Playing

by phyllis, September 26, 2011

We all know about the importance of play for kids’ emotional growth and development. It can enhance imagination, increase social skills and boost self-confidence. So why don’t we women place more value on play for ourselves?Early on, most young girls tend to be collaborative, communicative and caring – you can see it when they play house and mother their dolls. And these traits become even more entrenched as the years fly by. As women, we often put the needs of family before our own and are kept busy nurturing our … Continue reading →

Posted in sandwich generation, your self | Tagged children, Dr. Stuart Brown, emotional growth, imagination, Mice at Play, National Institute for Play, playing, Sandwich Generation, social skills, TED talks, women | 9 Comments

Virtual Book Tour with Gayle Forman

by phyllis, September 21, 2011

Today we’re delighted to welcome journalist and author, Gayle Forman, to our Virtual Book Tour. In full disclosure, at one time I carpooled Gayle to school with my kids. I think you’ll find her as engaing now as I did then: Nourishing Relationships: Young-adult books like yours seem to be gaining a much wider readership than just young adults – what is the appeal? Gayle Forman: A book is a book is a book and a good book is a good book. It’s a golden time right now for YA … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting kids | Tagged ' 'Where She Went, ' If I Stay, anger, first love, Gayle Forman, grief, loss, mother daughter book clubs, parents, teenage years, Virtual Book Tour, young adults | 7 Comments

Loved Ones with Dementia: How to Connect

by phyllis, September 14, 2011

Today’s blog is a family affair – the post was written by Ellen Woodward Potts and the photo is of her husband, Dr. Daniel Potts, and his father, Lester Potts. Dr. Potts, a neurologist, has been inspired by his father’s journey through Alzheimer’s disease. Ellen’s family members have also struggled with dementia and she writes a blog that honors and supports caregivers. Here’s what Ellen has to say: ‘As dementia progresses, it becomes more and more difficult to connect with our loved ones. I often get questions about this from … Continue reading →