Margaret May
Found in: Philanthropy
As maturing Baby Boomers, we know the world we’re passing on to the next generation is not what we inherited. Our GenXers will inherit a different world, a world we made. Do we pass on the selfish “me-me” values, or the idealistic “we-we” values?
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Judith Sherven, PhD and James Sniechowski, PhD
Found in: Real Romance
Can you talk about issues that bother you when your partner behaves in ways you don’t like? Or are you afraid doing so will threaten your relationship? If you give in to fear, you’re insisting you aren’t worthy of having a voice...and that’s not romantic.
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Sue Johnson
Found in: Grandparenting
Traveling to visit small grandchildren can be a big investment in time, money, and especially expectations. Hitting it off just right is important. With these tips, you’ll be the guest they’ll want back again and again!
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Diane Carbo
Found in: Aging, Pets
Many senior citizens and baby boomers will agree that “happiness is pets!” There’s a good reason why: aging pet owners experience physical and emotional health benefits from having a pet that they may not even be aware they are experiencing.
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Diane Carbo
Found in: Aging, Pets
Pets are there for you when you need them. They love you unconditionally. They keep your secrets, and comfort you when you're feeling down. But the companionship and comfort a pet gives can also outweigh the benefits of medicines.
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Linda Thompson
Found in: Intergenerational Issues
With a 19 year difference between the first and the last Boomer, there are some who feel a bit disconnected. We all have a tendency to think that the 19 year span isn’t much, but it can be a lifetime when it comes to lifestyle.
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Sue Johnson
Found in: Grandparenting
Being a loving grandparent for a very young child, as challenging as it may seem, is in many ways the easy part of the job. How do you deal with the same child when growing self-awareness and independence begins to assert itself?
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Diane Carbo
Found in: Intergenerational Issues
Many gift givers have the perception that as we age, we accumulate everything we need in life. In some cases that may be so; but just because we get older doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy or appreciate a meaningful and well-thought-out gift.
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Sue Johnson
Found in: Grandparenting
Grandchildren can be little whirlwinds of energy, and keeping up with them—or keeping them under control—can be a daunting challenge. But in fact, grandparents have been dealing with this forever, and a few simple plans make all the difference.
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Sue Johnson
Found in: Grandparenting
What’s a grandparent to do? The grandkids seem to have every toy imaginable.The toy stores and catalogs are overwhelming, and your pocketbook is shrinking. But don’t despair...with some easy, inexpensive ideas, you can be the coolest grandparent.
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