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Goodbye to Kids at College, Hello to Yourself
If your kids are settled into college by now, it’s time to catch your breath. How about luxuriating in a bubble bath or something equally unfamiliar? Don’t you deserve it after years of caring for your family in flux? And here are a few ideas to think about as you begin this new chapter: Discover your passion. What do you really value and care about? What do you imagine is your life purpose now? Take advantage of the extra time and follow your dream of returning to school or changing … Continue reading
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Tagged college kids, complimentary eBooks, family in flux, HerMentorCenter.com, journaling, life purpose, parents, parents' weekend, role models, stress, yoga
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Virtual Book Tour with Gayle Forman
Today we’re delighted to welcome journalist and author, Gayle Forman, to our Virtual Book Tour. In full disclosure, at one time I carpooled Gayle to school with my kids. I think you’ll find her as engaing now as I did then: Nourishing Relationships: Young-adult books like yours seem to be gaining a much wider readership than just young adults – what is the appeal? Gayle Forman: A book is a book is a book and a good book is a good book. It’s a golden time right now for YA … Continue reading
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Tagged ' 'Where She Went, ' If I Stay, anger, first love, Gayle Forman, grief, loss, mother daughter book clubs, parents, teenage years, Virtual Book Tour, young adults
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Balancing Kids’ Summer Plans with Your Work Life
Like most of us, you must be wondering where the time has gone. Didn’t it seems like only yesterday you were buying backpacks and lunch boxes in preparation for the school year? For families, June is a busy month with graduation parties, little league finals and music recitals. And right around the corner is summer vacation – lazy days for kids but stressful for working parents. If you haven’t made your plans yet, here are some ideas to help you create a work/family balance: Photo courtesy of Photostock Stay flexible. … Continue reading
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Tagged child care, Grandparents, parents, staycation, stress, summer vacation, teenagers, work/life balance, working moms
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