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Sandwich Generation Siblings: Caring for Aging Parents

by phyllis, May 23, 2012

Today we’re focusing on issues that may arise among siblings once parents begin to decline. If your interactions feel like when you were kids fighting for who gets the biggest piece of cake, here are some tips that may help your family right now: Recognize why you’re upset. There’s likely a lot going on as you try to keep all the balls in the air. Worrying about your parents’ well-being and the decisions you will have to make on their behalf is stressful. At the same time you may be … Continue reading →

Virtual Book Tour: Don’t Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw

by rosemary, May 16, 2012

Today we welcome Roger Frame, Ph.D. to our blog to chat with us and answer questions about his new book, Don’t Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw: Resolving Family Conflict. Dr. Frame, known as The Conflict Whisperer®, consults and conducts workshops across the United States on interpersonal conflict management issues. You’re sure to enjoy the book, filled with his quick humor and insightful techniques, just as we have. So let’s get started. Roger, how did you come to write this book, Don’t Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw: Resolving Family … Continue reading →

Posted in intimate partner, parenting kids, your self | Tagged children, communication, conflict resolution, Dont Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw, family, parents, Roger Frame, teenagers, The Conflict Whisperer | 9 Comments

Facebook and Mothering – What’s the Connection?

by rosemary, May 14, 2012

With the sweet smell of Mother’s Day flowers beginning to wane but the chocolates well ensconced on our hips, let’s talk about our relationships with family and friends – and why they’re so important to us. This week when Facebook goes public, its worth is expected to be about 100 billion dollars. Yep, that’s not a typo, it’s $100 billion, if the IPO shares are priced around $35 each. With over 900 million active users, how has Facebook achieved such a record-breaking success in less than 10 years? It’s built … Continue reading →

Posted in extended family, parenting kids, your self | Tagged attachment parenting, brain, breast-feeding, children, connect, cover, Facebook IPO, family, family bed, friends, imaging, mother's day, nursing, scan, self-disclosure, talking, Time magazine | 3 Comments

Working Moms: Setting Priorities

by phyllis, March 28, 2012

In Monday’s post, we already established the fact that you’re not about to abandon your work and family to-do lists. But you can identify your more personal priorities, whether it’s learning to play an instrument, returning to school or training for a marathon. And you can start right now by putting these GEMS into practice:Move ahead: Think about what you wanted to do today but couldn’t find the time to enjoy. It can define your priorities for tomorrow and help you stay on track in the face of the inevitable … Continue reading →