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Woman as Daughter, Mom, MIL, Grandmother
Have you noticed how you and the women in your life are able to accomplish a myriad of activities all the while maintaining rich relationships? According to the pundits, this may be because women are traditionally good at multitasking – both at work and at home. The conventional wisdom is that this skill is a result of both inherent abilities as well as the effects of learning and socialization. Recently, scientists using MRI scans have found that the brains of women are hard-wired to excel at multitasking whereas men’s brains … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby Boomers, daughter-in-law, daughters, grandchildren, grandmother, grandparenting, intergenerational relationships, Millennials, mother-in-law, mother's day, mothers and adult daughters, parenting Boomerang kids, sons, tips and strategies, women multitasking
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Virtual Book Tour: Gypsy Nesters
Today we are thrilled to host authors Veronica and David James on our blogsite. We will be discussing their book, Going Gypsy: One Couple’s Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All. It’s the story of life after raising kids that is a celebration of new experiences. On a journey of over ten thousand miles along the back roads of America (and a hysterical, error-infused side trip into Italy), they conquer old fears, see new sights, reestablish bonds with family and friends, and transform their relationships with their three grown children. … Continue reading
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Tagged " adult children, college, daughters, empty nest, family, follow your dreams, Going Gypsy, Gypsy Nesters, raising kids, sons, travel
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Joan and Melissa: Mother/Daughter Bonds
As a daughter, mother and therapist, I can attest to the complexity of these relationships. To some, an extremely close relationship represents bonding, to others enmeshment. According to the media, Joan and Melissa Rivers were not afraid to act out the drama between a mom expecting to have a lot of control and a daughter trying to set some limits. Melissa recalls an argument when she tells her mother that she’s an adult and wants to be respected. And Joan’s retort? “I know about your boundaries and choose not to acknowledge … Continue reading
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Tagged daughters, family bonds, individuation, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, mothers, relationships, role model, supportive, teens, trust
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