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Mommy Wars Post Tax Day
Moms continue to reflect and speak out about the economy – the nation’s and their own family’s. Women recognize that life can be full of stress and anxiety, especially when extra financial worries erupt at tax time. Whether you’re a work-at-home mom or pursue a career outside the house, we can all choose to attack the problems, not each other. These tips can help you become part of the solution as you develop a personal safety net to fall back on now and in other difficult times: Reconsider your assumptions, … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, communication, deep breathing, family, friends, growing children, information, mommy wars, reframe, relaxation technique, solution, support, taxes, tension, walk
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Tax Day and Sandwiched Boomers
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
Building Resiliency After the Disasters in Japan
The Japanese concept of gaman – strength, patience, discipline – is evident in the reactions of the people there to the cascade of disasters that have hit them: earthquake, tsunami, nuclear contamination. In the midst of widespread damage, they are grieving their tremendous loss of lives and property but are also determined to endure and already beginning to rebuild. With the tradition of working together and an attitude that “everything will be all right,” the Japanese people are hoping to move forward. What can we learn from the people of … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, earthquake, exercise, family, Japan, nuclear threat, relaxation technique, resilience, strength, stress, support, tsunami
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