Tips for Grandmothers During the Holidays
By Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. and Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D.
At holiday time, the role of grandmother can be most rewarding, especially if you and you grandchild spend some of the holiday together. While buying and giving presents is important, the most significant gift you can give your grandchild is your presence, attention and love. And you know the best gift you can receive back is a great big hug.
By Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. and Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.
As you daydream about the upcoming holidays, do you envision universal goals such as sustaining our planet’s resources, leaving a smaller carbon footprint, developing more energy independence? Are you busy trying to figure out how to reduce the level of stress in your life? For many Sandwiched Boomers, this time of year is much more exhausting than inspiring.
The most common symptoms of stress can appear at any time in any form:
What Sandwiched Boomers Can Learn from Tim Russert
By Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. & Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.
There were non-stop tributes to Tim Russert when he died – from erudite political friends to strangers traveling long distances to pay their respects. He was the toughest interviewer in broadcast journalism and few had come even close to rattling him. He clearly understood how the media game is played. Because he knew an awful lot more, think about what you can learn from his legacy and then apply to your life:
Lessons Sandwiched Boomers can Learn from Senator Ted Kennedy
By Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. And Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.
Senator Ted Kennedy was the last of the Kennedy brothers whose power, challenges and triumphs dominated a generation of politics. He was eulogized as an inspiration to his family and to those in public service. His body of work toward progressive causes in the U.S. Senate was proof that he understood how policies affected people. Caring passionately about the people he served, he worked tirelessly on their behalf.
Susan Boyle’s Beauty on the Inside
By Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. and Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.
Thanks to the Internet, we all had a chance to learn a lesson from Susan Boyle when she sang “I Dreamed a Dream” before judges of the TV show, Britain has Talent. What a surreal and thrilling moment for her. And what a wake-up call for the rest of us.
Her 15 minutes of fame aren’t over yet. So far, over 100 million viewers have seen her on You Tube. Why the viral nature of this phenomenon? Of course, we’re all pretty fed up with the media focus on either the economic meltdown or vapid teen pop stars. Who isn’t desperate for a heartwarming story and a role model whose character inspires us to follow our dreams?
