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Three Cheers for the Sandwich Generation
July is Sandwich Generation Month, a chance to pay tribute to adult children who are juggling the demands of raising their own children while caring for their aging parents. The number of Americans 65 and older is projected to increase from 40 million in 2010 to over 88 million by 2050, doubling the ranks of those experiencing this stressful combination of responsibilities. We expect to take care of our growing children. After all, isn’t that in the parenthood job description? Even after the last kid moves out and we are … Continue reading
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The Empty Nest in Tough Economic Times
These are tough times, with so many baby boomers suffering from unemployment, money problems and foreclosure. There are plenty of reasons to feel anxious and sad. And if you’re dealing with the empty nest, that may feel like the last straw. Give yourself an emotional break and see what happens. Understand that even though your kids have moved out, you’re still needed although not in the same way. Letting go of your parenting responsibilities means letting go of the family role you’ve played so far. Sit back and breathe in … Continue reading
Sleep-away Camp: Prepares You for the Empty Nest
The longer your kids are at sleep-away camp – and with more time for yourself – are you developing a different perspective? Not having to orchestrate their daily activities or worry about their self esteem, you may be realizing that your protective instincts keep you on edge. Time apart can help you re-evaluate your role as mother. And when the kids come home, you may be ready to start back on a different footing – perhaps expect them to be more responsible and do their chores without being told. After … Continue reading
Choose a Topic and Read Some Blog Posts
There won’t be a blog post today as we’re both traveling – Rosemary is flying from Philadelphia to Chicago and I’m off to to Morocco. But tune in tomorrow as we’ll be back on schedule. In the meantime, why don’t you look around the blog. Scroll to the upper left-hand corner of the blue banner at the top of this page and type in the subject that interests you in the white space – empty nest, sandwich generation, mother-in-law, aging parents, woman’s conference? Clicking on the magnifying glass will take … Continue reading
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