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Learning to Flourish

by rosemary, September 7, 2011

Now that the kids are back in school and their homework is starting, we’ve got some news about a book you might like to read yourself. The field of Positive Psychology – with its emphasis on creating a meaningful, healthy life – is especially important to us here at NourishingRelationships. Recently a pillar in the field, as well as a friend and mentor, Dr. Marty Seligman, enlarged on his work with Authentic Happiness and established a revision of his theory in his new book, Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of … Continue reading →

Posted in your self | Tagged accomplishment, aging parents, authentic happiness, character strengths, emotion, engage, flourish, flow, growing children, Martin Seligman, meaning, positive relationships, purpose, well being | Leave a comment

Resiliency Among the Israelis

by rosemary, July 25, 2011

You’ve probably noticed that we often blog about building resiliency and moving forward after experiencing difficult challenges. I’m just back from Israel, a country filled with some of the most resilient people in the world. Native Israelis are called Sabras – after the cactus – tough and prickly on the outside but soft and juicy on the inside. I’ve been wondering how the Israeli’s remain creative, optimistic, and involved in the midst of the stresses they face every day. We found that the country is filled with people working energetically … Continue reading →

Posted in your self | Tagged aging parents, barriers, creativity, dreams, growing children, Israel, optimistic, resiliency, Sandwich Generation, stress | Leave a comment

New Ways to Help Your Aging Parents

by rosemary, June 27, 2011

For all you Sandwiched Boomers out there, we’ve come across two new creative developments to help you care for your aging parents while you are busy raising your kids. We’ve tried them out ourselves and want to share with you our excitement about them.The first is a new kind of software, made especially for older seniors who are not yet comfortable with navigating the Internet. It’s called Seniorama and is made by an Israeli software company, Softarama. Seniorama is a senior-friendly operating system with a very simple graphic user interface … Continue reading →

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Tax Day and Sandwiched Boomers

by rosemary, April 18, 2011

Are you rushing to finish up your income tax returns? This year, due to the celebration of Emancipation Day last Friday in the District of Columbia, citizens have until midnight tonight to get their tax returns postmarked and in the mail. If you’re a Sandwiched Boomer you may be asking yourself, “have I taken all of the deductions I’m legally allowed?” When you’re supporting both your growing children and your aging parents, you may want to consult with your tax advisor to see if you are eligible for claiming both … Continue reading →