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The Sandwich Generation and Finding Perspective
We heard from a reader yesterday, “I’ve been together with my husband for 30 years, am the mother of a teen-age daughter, and we are dealing with elderly parents…so there is much I can relate to! Fortunately, so far, going through various hardships (death of a parent, serious illness) has made us feel closer as we deal with these trials together. Though not to say that there aren’t times that we feel stressed and overwhelmed!” Finding perspective is a valuable strategy when you are dealing with family transitions. It helps … Continue reading
Posted in intimate partner, sandwich generation
Tagged couples, HerMentorCenter.com, marriage, relationship, Sandwich Generation, trust
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Sandwiched Boomers Re-examine Marriage
As Sandwiched Boomers with demanding family responsibilities, you have a tough balancing act. You’re attending to your kids, parents and personal needs while still trying to nurture your marriage. If your kids are teenagers you know they still need you, but not in the same way. Your role is different and you’re left trying to adjust to changes in your identity. Or perhaps you have greater commitments now that either your parents or in-laws are older and need more help. There may be conflict about how to find the time … Continue reading
Happy New Year
We wish you and yours a very happy and healthy New Year. Tune in tomorrow as we wrap up our discussion of boomerang kids and the comments on the Newsweek.com article. And visit us often at www.HerMentorCenter.com where you can sign up for our Free Newsletter, Stepping Stones. Clicking on the title above will take you to Her Mentor Center where you can browse through the Newsletter Library and the Nourishing Relationships archives. Enjoy!
Posted in adult children, your self
Tagged Boomerang kids, HerMentorCenter.com, Newsweek, Phyllis Goldberg, Rosemary Lichtman
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