Tag Archives: resiliency
Coping With Your Aging Dad on Father’s Day
Father’s Day gives us the chance to salute our dads and say thanks for all they’re done for us. As a young girl, mine taught me how to swim, stand on my head and play tennis; as a teen, how to be responsible and accomplish my goals; as an adult how to feel cherished. As we all grow and mature, our relationships with our fathers change but the bond of love is constant. If your dad has become more fragile as he ages, it’s likely that your connection has been … Continue reading
Posted in aging parents, sandwich generation
Tagged aging parent, Baby Boomer, caregiving, challenge, dad, eldercare, Father's Day, healthy aging, resiliency, Sandwich Generation, siblings, stress, support
Leave a comment
More about Teens and Substance Abuse
Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina is left to face the world without her mother’s guidance. Apparently she has also struggled with substance abuse and family close to her are worried about her. If you’re having a hard time coping, find the tools that can make a difference in your life. And trust yourself as you look inside for understanding and answers to your problems. Honor your body. Notice what makes you feel better. Pay attention to your exercise routine, what you eat, your sleeping habits and what gives you pleasure. … Continue reading
Posted in parenting kids
Tagged addiction, alcohol dependency, Bobbi Kristina, challenges, drugs, family, resiliency, substance abuse, teens, Whitney Houston
Leave a comment
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thriving after any serious illness is complicated and sometimes feels like an uphill struggle. Today’s coping tips can help you support yourself – emotionally and physically – along the difficult course of dealing with beast cancer and its treatments. As you move through this process, you find that staying informed and involved at each step gives a sense of power and resiliency. The National Cancer Institute, a part of NIH, has a wide range of materials to make this job easier. And here are some more tips to help you … Continue reading
Posted in your self
Tagged anger, anxiety, challenge, control, coping, depression, diet, exercise, illness, National Breast Cancer Awareness, NBCAM, positive meaning, recovery, resiliency, self care, stress, survival
Leave a comment
Tough Enough to Wear Pink
Now that October – designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – is here, a focus for women is early detection and improved treatments. As a breast cancer survivor myself, I have participated in many Walks over the years and this weekend I again joined with other families to raise funds for finding a cure. Each time I have walked with others to support research, I find that what we really support is each other. The camaraderie and sisterhood that comes from walking together and working together to fight breast … Continue reading
Posted in your self
Tagged breast cancer, coping, goal, journaling, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NBCAM, positive, positive meaning, resiliency, support, survivor, walk
Leave a comment
