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Wild Things

by rosemary, January 29, 2009

Looking for answers on how to raise boys? Ever wonder: Why can’t he sit still? Is he hearing a word I say? Why is he angry all the time? Boys are born to be wild. Their strong spirit, endless imagination, and hunger for adventure are only matched by their deep desire to be affirmed, esteemed, and loved. In their new book Wild Things, therapists Stephen James and David Thomas help parents and educators understand what exactly makes boys tick. NR: Welcome to our blog today. Can you share with our … Continue reading →

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by phyllis, November 24, 2008

Ever since 1789 when President George Washington declared Thanksgiving a holiday, Americans have been going home. But it can be complicated when old family dynamics surface in the midst of the meal. This week we’ll be addressing what the Sandwich Generation can bring to the table in order for the holiday to run smoothly. Make a conscious decision to put aside misunderstandings. Realize that if you arrive at dinner with no complaints, an open mind and an accepting heart, you’ll be in a better emotional place to enjoy the family … Continue reading →

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by phyllis, November 7, 2008

Hillary Clinton brought women into the political process with an intensity not seen since they campaigned passionately for the right to vote. And what happened to her candidacy is what countless Sandwiched Boomer women have experienced. Finally positioning themselves for the big job, after years of taking care of others – including the families of their partners – it is given to someone else. Moving into the White House will bring big changes for Michelle Obama and her family. She says that she will be a mother first, caring for … Continue reading →

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by rosemary, June 2, 2008

We think all you Sandwiched Boomers will enjoy this article by Roberta Benor – Food for the Sandwich Generation: the Meanings Behind the Bread You Choose – published in the Washington Post in 1992. “When you are told by your secretary that a nurse is on the line, do you try to guess if it is the school or the nurse in the cardiac care unit? Are your conversations at dinner parties now centered equally around vignettes of both your youngest and oldest relatives? Do you find yourself sandwiched in … Continue reading →

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