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Love and Children-in-Law
Yesterday we talked about some qualities to draw on as you settle into a relationship with the ones your children have chosen as life partners. We suggested respect, patience, acceptance and love as models to follow as you take on the role of mother-in-law. One of our readers commented about how she has learned to move through this dynamic relationship – letting go of her preconceived set of ideas about how her adult children should choose to live their lives and how they decide to relate to her. And, as … Continue reading
Posted in adult children, extended family, your self
Tagged balance, children-in-law, daughter-in-law, MIL, mother-in-law, son-in-law
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As a member of the Sandwich Generation you have a lot on your plate. And with the holiday season fast approaching, you don’t want to increase your stress level. Think about what is most important to you about the holidays. The challenge is to keep some balance in your life and still honor Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa. Begin to lay the groundwork for change in your gift giving rituals. Follow these practical tips to help keep stress in check as you focus on more joy and less stuff: Give the … Continue reading
Posted in aging parents, extended family, sandwich generation, your self
Tagged balance, Christmas, family, gifts, holiday season, parents, Sandwich Generation, stress
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This Presidential and Vice-Presidential election highlights the important contributions made by women in our society – be they single or married, mothers or not, young or old, rich or poor, from big cities or small towns, in high-powered careers or down-to-earth jobs. The women in this election season are as exciting and controversial as any men candidates have been in the past or are today. Yesterday we focused on 44-year old Governor Sarah Palin, the VP candidate herself, who has been balancing a political career with motherhood for the past … Continue reading
Posted in extended family, parenting kids, your self
Tagged balance, election, family, growing children, Jill Biden, motherhood, President, Sarah Palin, support, teacher, Vice-President, vote
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The 4 women campaigning for the November election represent divergent political positions but they each are dealing with the same challenges as Sandwiched Boomers – struggling to balance work, personal needs, marital relationship, children and aging parents or in-laws. Of course, the one who has initiated the most discussion about balance between career and family is Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, Governor Sarah Palin. Sarah Palin symbolizes different things to different women. To some she is the ultimate ceiling breaker, the first woman on a Republican Vice Presidential ticket. To others, she … Continue reading
