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Answering Kids’ Questions about Good and Evil

by phyllis, May 11, 2011

Differences of opinion surrounding the death of Osama bin Laden are rampant. And your kids may still be asking questions that are hard to answer. On Monday we shared tips that may be helpful in explaining the situation. What follows are a few more:Talk about good and evil. The death of Osama bin Laden is complicated. Your kids may wonder why he was killed and not put in jail. Tell them these were extremely unusual circumstances. The idea of celebrating his death is another contradictory message. Point out that it … Continue reading →

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How to Answer Kids’ Questions about the Death of Osama bin Laden

by phyllis, May 9, 2011

Osama bin Laden, the founder of Al-Qaeda, was an evil man who masterminded the attacks that cost the lives of nearly 3,000 people on September 11, 2001. For almost 10 years, Americans have been waiting for him to be caught and punished. On May 1, 2011, he was killed in Pakistan by Navy Seals in the US armed forces. After President Obama’s somber announcement about it, people cheered around the world. It can be upseting for children to see Osama bin Laden’s death celebrated when they have been taught that … Continue reading →

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Are You Feeling Down? Is Your Guy?

by rosemary, April 6, 2011

In today’s society, it seems like there’s a lot going on to get us depressed – the economy is still stalled, radioactive water is seeping into the Pacific Ocean around Japan, civil wars are breaking out in Africa and the Middle East, just for starters. Has absorbing all of this thrown you into a tailspin? We’ve talked before here on the blog about how to cope with your own stress and blues, how to rebuild a sense of resiliency to buffer you from anxiety and worry, and how to help … Continue reading →

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The Top 100 Senior and Boomer Blogs

by rosemary, March 29, 2011

Michelle Seitzer has just published the impressive list of the Top 100 Senior and Boomer Blogs. This year, it’s even broken down into categories and descriptions. As a member of the Sandwich Generation facing the challenges of parents growing older and kids growing up, this list is for you. And if you work with seniors or want to network, you’ll find a wealth of useful information and helpful resources. We appreciate your including us, Michelle! Here’s what she has to say: “Here’s an updated version of our first Top 100 … Continue reading →