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• Kim Kardashian Could Use a Friend About Now

  

  We all know from reality TV that fame can be fleeting - but what about Kim Kardashian and her 72 day marriage? Whether the Kardashians and the E! network... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Stock Market Roller Coaster and Domestic Violence

  

  Across the United States, in Greece, Europe and all around the world, the effects of the financial crisis continue to spread – stock markets are erratic,... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month

  

  Lost in headlines about presidential electioneering and the roller coaster stock market is the news that October is designated to raise awareness of domestic... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Want Halloween Treats Instead of Tricks?

  

  On Halloween, you don't have to dress up as a member of the Sandwich Generation - you likely already have that frazzled look about you. Caring for parents... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• How to Exorcise Ghosts from the Past

  

  Although Halloween today revolves around trick-or-treating and costume parties, in the past masks were worn to placate the evil spirits. You may not believe i... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Virtual Book Tour with Anne Kreamer

  

  Readers, we're delighted you're here at our Virtual Book Tour and we give a hearty welcome to author Anne Kreamer. We first featured Anne and her book, Going... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 RELATIONSHIPS

• Thinking of Going Gray?

  

  We are pleased to be hosting Anne Kreamer here on the blog on Wednesday, October 19 to talk with us about her latest book, It's Always Personal. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 BOOKS, HAIR & BEAUTY

• If Your Kids Are Settled into College by Now, It's Time To:

  

  If your kids are settled into college by now, it's time to catch your breath. How about luxuriating in a bubble bath or something equally unfamiliar? Don't you... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Steve Jobs: 8 Practical Insights

  

  Steve Jobs, the technology innovator who created the Mac, iPod iPhone and iPad, died of pancreatic cancer on October 5, 2011. He was born in 1955 to unwed... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH, RELATIONSHIPS

• Sandwiched Boomers: Our Gift to You

  

  Just for today, please indulge us in a stroll down memory lane. It's been 10 years since we published our first Stepping Stones newsletter and 5 years that we'v... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Women and the Art of Playing

  

  We all know about the importance of play for kids' emotional growth and development. It can enhance imagination, increase social skills and boost... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Virtual Book Tour with Gayle Forman

  

  Today we're delighted to welcome journalist and author, Gayle Forman, to our Virtual Book Tour. In full disclosure, at one time I carpooled Gayle to school... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Testosterone Levels Decrease in New Fathers

  

  As mothers, we've experienced the hormonal roller coaster of pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum emotions. We felt more attached to our growing baby as ou... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Dementia: How to Connect with Loved Ones

  

  Today's blog is a family affair - the post was written by Ellen Woodward Potts and the photo is of her husband, Dr. Daniel Potts, and his father, Lester Potts.... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• 9/11 Ten Years Later

  

  Ten years ago, this photo took my breath away. Just like the pictures of the collapsing towers and the fliers with the smiling faces of lost loved ones. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Learning to Flourish

  

  Now that the kids are back in school and their homework is starting, we've got some news about a book you might like to read yourself. The field of Positive... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Dog Days of Summer

  

  If you're reading this post today, there's a good chance you've decided not to travel this Labor Day weekend. Was it the desire to nest close to home with your... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS

• Baby Booomers and Post Traumatic Growth

  

  Our end of the summer vacation with all the family came to a sad ending with my husband's accident. He's been more reflective as he recuperates from knee surger... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2011 FAMILY, LIFE COACH, RELATIONSHIPS