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Familes Come Together

by rosemary, November 10, 2009

In times of turmoil and pain, families instinctively draw together. As investigators are trying to learn more about the shooter at Fort Hood, friends and family of the victims are turning their attention to one another for support and comfort. Grieving as one with the country, members of the Armed Forces sustain each another as family. With Veterans Day coming tomorrow, we are again reminded of the Service men and women who leave their families to protect ours. As you reflect on the events of the past several days, you … Continue reading →

Posted in extended family, sandwich generation | Tagged Armed Forces, family, Fort Hood, Sandwiched Boomers, shooting, support, Veterans Day | Leave a comment

Childhood Lies

by rosemary, November 5, 2009

It’s been said that young children tend to lie at least once every two hours – sometimes to get something they want or to gain attention but usually to avoid getting in trouble and being punished. Often the lines between make-believe and reality become blurred. But when do youngsters’ little ‘white lies’ become teenagers’ big destructive whoppers? And how do those teens behave as young adults? The Josephson Institute of Ethics releases studies of American high school students every two years and finds that the levels of lying, cheating and … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting kids, sandwich generation, your self | Tagged cheating, communication, ethics, family, honesty, lies, lying children, role models, Sandwiched Boomers, steal, teenagers, Time Russert | Leave a comment

Feeling Stressed? So are the Kids

by rosemary, November 4, 2009

Raising children has never been easy for Sandwiched Boomers, but do you think it’s even harder today? Parents have always had to deal with providing for their offspring – food, clothing and shelter as well as a supportive and loving environment where the kids could grow into their full potential. Today, in addition, mom and dad are faced with handling the stresses of an unstable economy and volatile social situations. And the worries we feel are felt by our youngsters as well. A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive and … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting kids, sandwich generation, your self | Tagged communication, cope with stress, economic problems, family, Sandwiched Boomers, worry | Leave a comment

Spending Time in Nature makes you Nicer

by phyllis, October 26, 2009

Research findings indicate that those who feel a strong connection to nature have a more caring attitude toward others.Participants in the study were asked to rate the importance of life goals. Those exposed to scenes in nature placed a higher value on connectedness and community as well as a lower value on ideals that were more self-oriented. So why would immersion in nature instill feelings of selflessness? According to the researchers, it allows you to follow your interests and gives you an enhanced sense of personal autonomy. Feeling more relaxed, … Continue reading →