Tag Archives: family relationships

Stepping Stones Through the Years

To celebrate the 75th anniversary issue of our newsletter, Stepping Stones, this week we are highlighting some of the past issues. You can find archived copies on our website, www.HerMentorCenter.com. Click on “Newsletter Library” to read Stepping Stones going all the way back to 2001. For the articles appearing in newsletters after 2006, click on the link labeled “Nourishing Relationships.” Here are some tidbits from some of those past newsletters: In one newsletter, we suggested you initiate a conversation with your partner about your relationship: We recognize that it can … Continue reading

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The Masks We Wear as Our Kids Grow Up

You deserve the life you want. If you’re having problems with changes, in your job, finances or family, take the time to evaluate the situation. Understanding and working through the impact is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. As members of The Sandwich Generation, just like these masks, sometimes you may not know whether to laugh or cry. Handling the responsibilities of a family in flux can be overwhelming – especially when you growing kids are working toward moving out. As they experiment with being … Continue reading

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Tips for Adjusting to the Empty Nest

“My only child is in her first year of college and, even though I’ve always worked and she’s been ‘on her own’ for years now, I really miss her. I can hardly wait for parents’ weekend.” This is a commment from one of our readers who read yesterday’s post about the empty nest. Do you associate the empty nest primarily with children leaving for college? For some parents, the greatest feelings of loss occur when their adult children get married. The changes during this transition can be dramatic and traumatic … Continue reading

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You as a Mother-in-Law

Tomorrow we welcome Dr. Susan Lieberman to our blog for a Virtual Book Tour highlighting her book, The Mother-in-Law’s Manual: Proven Strategies for Creating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships with Married Children. Please come with your questions and comments for her. She has graciously and generously agreed to be available both Thursday and Friday of this week to give you some answers. So think about what concerns you in your relationships as a MIL and prepare to pick Susan’s brain this week. In the meantime, you can find some articles about … Continue reading

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