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Virtual Book Tour: Mother Daughter Show

by phyllis, January 18, 2012

Today we’re delighted to welcome Natalie Wexler to our Virtual Book Tour. Her recently published novel, The Mother Daughter Show, is both hilarious and poignant. We know it will appeal to anyone who’s ever had a daughter, and to anyone who’s ever been one. So let’s get started: Nourishing Relationships: What inspired you to write The Mother Daughter Show? Natalie Wexler: I wrote The Mother Daughter Show partly to try to maintain a sense of humor about a situation I found myself in – the real Mother Daughter Show, a … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting kids, your self | Tagged applying to college, daughters, empty nest, family, First Family, mothers, Natalie Wexler, Obama girls, relationships, Sidwell Friends School, stress, teenagers, The Mother Daughter Show | 10 Comments

Stock Market Roller Coaster and Domestic Violence

by rosemary, November 2, 2011

Across the United States, in Greece, Europe and all around the world, the effects of the financial crisis continue to spread – stock markets are erratic, foreclosures are still widespread, banks are being taken over, credit is frozen and bankruptcies are increasing. No one can predict with certainty the long-term effects on the economy, but most pundits agree that this collapse will not right itself in the near future. How is all this affecting you and your loved ones? Are you all anxious and angry – on the verge of … Continue reading →

Posted in intimate partner, your self | Tagged anger, battering, domestic abuse, economy, family, financial meltdown, partner, relationships, shelter, violence | 2 Comments

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by rosemary, October 31, 2011

Lost in headlines about presidential electioneering and the roller coaster stock market is the news that October is designated to raise awareness of domestic violence. The irony is that financial shock waves may increase the prevalence of abuse. The economic turmoil will undoubtedly lead to greater fears, pressure and anxiety within families facing financial collapse – and that stress can lead to battering. The Centers for Disease Control believes that 10% of the population is affected by domestic abuse, although it is estimated that only one-third of these cases are … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Going Gray?

by phyllis, October 17, 2011

We are pleased to be hosting Anne Kreamer here on the blog on Wednesday, October 19 to talk with us about her latest book, It’s Always Personal. Our readers were fascinated by her last visit here when she shared her personal story about Going Gray, so we thought we’d share some excerpts of our last chat with Anne. If you’ve ever considered going gray yourself, here’s some of what Anne shared with us at that time: NR: What were the issues that you’d uncovered while your hair was growing out? … Continue reading →