Tag Archives: Baby Boomers
Ultimate Blog Party 2010
Welcome to the 4th annual Ultimate Blog Party. It’s a family affair, hosted by twins Janice and Susan, along with their mom, Joan, from 5 MinutesforMom. They have a week of activities planned and all you have to do is show up. Consider this your formal invitation! We’ve just joined in and see that there’s plenty going on – mommy and granny blogs to visit, lots of giveaways and prizes, useful information and chances to connect or network.But first, we’re Phyllis and Rosemary, longtime friends, co-founders of HerMentorCenter, life coaches … Continue reading
Baby Boomers and the Empty Nest
Now that autumn is here and your college-aged kids have moved out, you may be feeling unsettled, even melancholy. This can be a complicated time of transition for some families – but not all. For some parents ‘no kids at home’ represents a fresh start. Here’s what Mira had to say after her youngest child went away to college: “This is the only time I’ve been completely free since my daughter was born. I spent months after she went away to college just relaxing and doing whatever I wanted, until … Continue reading
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Tagged a fresh start, Baby Boomers, college aged kids, empty nest, kidults, letting go
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Learn About Virtual Book Tours
We’ve been keeping our Virtual Book Tours a secret for too long. Over the past year and a half, here at NourishingRelationships.blogspot.com, we’ve featured more than 15 authors and their recently published books. You may be wondering why this sort of event has come to be known as a Virtual Book Tour. Because it’s like the old book signings, but you don’t have to take off your bunny slippers. Do you see “Archives,” to the left of this post? Scroll down to the month you want and click, and then … Continue reading
Financial Uncertainty can Trigger Marital Problems
Are you and your spouse worried in these times of financial uncertainty? During any economic crisis, couples have to face tough financial decisions. This can lead to an increase in stress and exacerbate problems that may already exist in your marriage. Identify what you are feeling. As a first step, write down the emotions that now regularly surface. What is happening between you and your partner when you are feeling sad, scared, overwhelmed, embarrassed or frustrated? Chances are you have emotions ranging from disappointment to anger, and these are constantly … Continue reading
