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Happy Father’s Day

by phyllis, June 17, 2011

We want to give a big shout out to our husbands, sons and all fathers on their special day! According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it’s estimated that over 154,000 of the approximately 70 million fathers across the nation are stay-at-home dads. These Mr. Moms, with children younger than age 15, have been out of the workforce for at least a year and caring for the family while their wives work outside the home. That’s a huge shift over the past several years and can create a lot of stress … Continue reading →

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The Holidays and the Gift of Time

by phyllis, December 22, 2010

We invite you to visit our website, HerMentorCenter.com. The articles, newsletters and videos you’ll discover there are full of easy to implement strategies for you, members of the sandwich generation facing the challenges of parents growing older and kids growing up. Please accept this gift from us – join the email list to the left of this post and begin to receive a free monthly newsletter with practical solutions to the problems of a family in flux. And you can also download a complimentary ebook on how to reach your … Continue reading →

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by phyllis, December 9, 2008

As a member of the Sandwich Generation you have a lot on your plate. And with the holiday season fast approaching, you don’t want to increase your stress level. Think about what is most important to you about the holidays. The challenge is to keep some balance in your life and still honor Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa. Begin to lay the groundwork for change in your gift giving rituals. Follow these practical tips to help keep stress in check as you focus on more joy and less stuff: Give the … Continue reading →

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