Tag Archives: Father’s Day
Competition and Cooperation
Yesterday, in honor of Father’s Day, we started a blog series about how to better understand the men in our lives. We looked at how their conversations often revolve around how to fix things, solve a problem, accomplish a goal – that is, when they’re not about the score of the latest, or a classic old, game. Visiting this week with our three young grandsons, it is easy to see how this focus develops early. As we watch them play together, and play with them, it is striking how many … Continue reading
Posted in extended family, intimate partner, parenting kids, your self
Tagged children, competition, cooperation, Father's Day, grandchildren, HerMentorCenter.com, men, play, women
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The Men in Our Lives
Last week, we enjoyed Amy Dickinson’s visit to our blog and her look at the important role women in her family – “The Mighty Queens” – have played. Now, with Father’s Day just a week away, we turn our focus toward the men in our lives – fathers, brothers, husbands, lovers, sons, teachers, grandsons, even colleagues – and consider our relationships with them. We play a vital role in nourishing “our men” and are nourished by them as well. But how much do we really understand them? John Gray has … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Dickinson, communication, father, Father's Day, HerMentorCenter.com, husband, John Gray, Mars, men, partners, The Mighty Queens, Venus, women
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This year we have chosen two winners of our Father’s Day contest. Although their entries were very different, we found each of them meaningful and are delighted to share them with you. Please join us in congratulating Lyn and Linda who will each receive a free coaching session from us. We thank all of our readers for their thoughtful contributions. Lyn Godin writes about her father and how he made a difference in the lives of those around him. “In the 50s, my father was a school principal of a … Continue reading
As Sandwiched Boomers, it’s easy to become weighed down by the duties and responsibilities of caring for an aging father. But as we join together to honor our dad’s on Sunday, lets consider the positive results of this complex relationship as well. See the present challenge as a teachable moment and make the most of learning whatever you can. Apply these lessons to other areas of your life. What insight have you gained about dealing with your own aging process? How can you talk to your children about your wishes … Continue reading
Posted in aging parents, sandwich generation, your self
Tagged aging father, Father's Day, nourish yourself, resiliency, Sandwiched Boomers
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