Tag Archives: children
Stepmothers are People Too
Several weeks ago, as the blog focused on grandmothering, we wrote about how to move into the role of a step-grandmother – with patience, flexibility, love and realistic expectations. Some comments came in from stepmothers, who have the same kinds of issues with their new families. They wondered if their relationships can be helped by the same kind of approach. With the continuing sizeable divorce rate, stepmothers now out number intact mothers in the United States. The step-moms in these blended families generally face far more tension with the children … Continue reading
Posted in extended family, parenting kids, your self
Tagged blended families, children, divorce, grandmother, stepdaughter, stepfathers, stepmothers
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Let Go of Control
Today, Macroeconomic Advisers reports that nearly three-quarters of a million jobs were lost in the private sector during March alone. On Friday, the government’s job report will include the unemployment rate, expected to rise from 8.1% to 8.5%. With all the stress generated by a husband’s job loss and the turmoil resulting for the family, this is the time to take a stand and make changes to help you all adapt. Here are two tips to make it easier for you to do just that: Schedule family meetings to discuss … Continue reading
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Tagged children, job loss, parenting, Sandwiched Boomers, stress, unemployment
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Reaching Out as a Community
The nation seems to be coming together to demand an end to special interests that take advantage of the American people. Politicians who went along with the loopholes allowing for the AIG bonuses are rightly being questioned. And now news has surfaced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are also planning large bonuses for their executives – even though the federal programs were run into the ground through problematic management decisions. Taxpayer revolts – modern day tea parties – remind us that the “little guys” are finally insisting on being … Continue reading
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Tagged AIG, bonus, children, Fannie Mae, Feddie Mac, Gulf, Hurricane Katrina, Sandwiched Boomer, tea party
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Creating Accountability
We all need role models to inspire us, but our culture seems to glorify the cowboy mentality of individuals acting in their own selfish interests. Celebrities’ destructive behavior is condoned and mimicked. How can we get through to our children when the voices from the media are so loud? Don’t throw in the towel. If you can plant the seeds, perhaps they will come to fruition when you least expect. Here are some ideas to talk about with your kids – maybe some even sound like the conversations your own … Continue reading
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Tagged celebrity, children, community, hero, parents, role model, Sandwich Generation
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