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Happy Father’s Day
We want to give a big shout out to our husbands, sons and all fathers on their special day! According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it’s estimated that over 154,000 of the approximately 70 million fathers across the nation are stay-at-home dads. These Mr. Moms, with children younger than age 15, have been out of the workforce for at least a year and caring for the family while their wives work outside the home. That’s a huge shift over the past several years and can create a lot of stress … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, Father's Day, fathers, gifts, husband, Mr.Mom, sons, stress, workforce
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Balancing Kids’ Summer Plans with Your Work Life
Like most of us, you must be wondering where the time has gone. Didn’t it seems like only yesterday you were buying backpacks and lunch boxes in preparation for the school year? For families, June is a busy month with graduation parties, little league finals and music recitals. And right around the corner is summer vacation – lazy days for kids but stressful for working parents. If you haven’t made your plans yet, here are some ideas to help you create a work/family balance: Photo courtesy of Photostock Stay flexible. … Continue reading
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Tagged child care, Grandparents, parents, staycation, stress, summer vacation, teenagers, work/life balance, working moms
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Happily Ever After: Tips for William and Kate
The 19th century English poet, Lord Alfred Tennyson, put this universal truth in writing: “In the spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” And we all know there’s no better time for a royal wedding. Apparently the April 29 marriage of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton, at Westminster Abbey with 1900 guests, will be watched by almost 2 billion people worldwide. Their long walk to the altar will be one of the most viewed TV events of the century. Lots of girls grow up … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, conflict, HerMentorCenter.com, Kate Middleton, marriage, Prince William, relationships, royal famiy, stress, wedding
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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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