Category Archives: parenting kids
Virtual Book Tour: Quality Parenting
Today we are delighted to welcome Dr. Ilene Val-Essen to our Virtual Book Tour. She is a parent educator and the author of Bring Out the Best in Your Child and Your Self. In three easy steps, Ilene teaches parents how to prevent and solve problems with mutual respect. Why don’t you read on and see for yourself? Nourishing Relationships: What is the purpose of the book? Ilene Val-Essen: Bring Out the Best in Your Child and Yourself helps parents create a family environment based on mutual respect. As we … Continue reading
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Sandwich Generation: Caring for a Family in Flux
It’s never been easy for members of the sandwich generation, faced with the challenges of caring for aging parents and growing kids. And in today’s world, family pressures are often compounded by job loss, economic concerns or workplace stress. If you’re trying to get a handle on these issues, here are some resources: Tomorrow at Noon EDT (9am PDT) listen to Blog Talk Radio – scroll down to Upcoming Episode, “Nourishing your Family Relationships without Starving Yourself” to read more about it. As guests of Dr. Sandra Haymon, we’ll be … Continue reading
Say Goodbye to Your College Kids and Hello to Yourself
After you’ve said goodbye to your college kids, it’s time to say hello to you. Imagine that you’re the woman in the photo below, journaling your way into the next chapter of your life. Engage in an active process of learning more about what you want to do. What nurtures your creative thinking? What stimulates your curiosity? Identify your natural talents. What comes so easily you often don’t notice it? How about the acquired skills you have used successfully? Think about what you consider to be your greatest personal strengths. … Continue reading
Parents Refusing to Leave Campus
When you dropped your kids off at college, were you the one dragging your heels? This generation of parents has been described as clinging, especially when they refuse to leave the campus. In fact, a number of college administrators have introduced blunt language into orientation schedules, including a specific time to say goodbye. The message is clear: release your anxieties and your adult children to this adventure, and enjoy the ride yourself. The lesson, not taught in the traditional curriculum, is about letting go. Parenting expert, Michelle Borba, gives practical … Continue reading
