When parents and Boomers are in transition what they want is someone to point out what they can’t see that would help them. Do they ask for that kind of help? Not always. They don’t trust the feedback because they fear it is wrapped in someone just being nice, or being unaware that they are
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Is your love life Hot Hot Hot, Cold Cold Cold? Are you stuck with emptiness with your partner today? Clients shared with me that they aren’t giving up on better communication, fun in the bedroom, and more intellectual sparks, but they are burning down. It seems the most challenging situation is getting yourself out
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– A Fireman– Dancer– Teacher– Doctor– Musician– Parent– Writer– Singer– Pilot– Married Did you always know you wanted to be a parent?Did you think you could have it all?Were you mostly fearful or easy going or something in between? Looking back at thoughts and memories is a step forward, believe it or not. A couple
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Clients, family, and friends want to know how my week at the Ranch was, so I decided to share a little with you. I came home to my first organic grown sugar watermelon in my Los Angeles garden and left new friendships that will sweeten the rest of my life. Pilates, posture therapy, cardio
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A mother shared with me that she has an imagination of talking to an angel. Real or not. She talks and feels better. What do you do to comfort yourself? I like to go outside. Stay curious. Name what is great about my life. Let my tears fall. When I have a stressful situation, I
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How cute are these kids playing hide-n-seek from their parents? I heard them yelling…peek-a-boo, mom…peek-a-boo, dad.” The mood I was in brought a smile. Another time, it might have brought tears since I don’t play peek-a-boo anymore and love being playful. What can you do when you miss those precious children of yours? I text,
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Sometimes you don’t have a friend to go out and about . Your inner voicewhines about the traffic or the loneliness, which are actually true, and youjust can’t seem to gear up. How about if you go for just an hour and before the traffic? Last weekend, I wanted some inspiration and entertainment. I had
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Parents have called to share their feelings and questions about attending their child’s college orientation. Some will be going to move their college children into dorms or apartments about a month after orientation, so they are passing on taking off work, spending the money, and sharing this experience.It isn’t an easy decision. Parents look forward
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Surprises that lift Empty Nesters and baby boomer. Rick Bayless’s new restaurant, RED O, just opened in my home town of Los Angeles. I have been fortunate to take a cooking class with him, eat at his Chicago restaurant and have him sign menus I saved for seven years when we were on my daughter’s
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I am so excited about returning to teach at Rancho La Puerta Resort and Spa, LIFE IN TRANSITION, WHAT’S NEXT? I want to remind you and me that dreams do come true since this winner for best resort and spa, 2010, voted by Travel and Leisure Magazine truly lives up to a spectacular vacation spot.
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Summer is playful and dreading because back to school is around the corner. A mother shared with me that she knows change is coming but her brain doesn’t know how to have fun NOW with the family. Brain chatter chills her. Loss, again, brings her down and out of the moment. Her heart aches for
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Who do you want to give a shout out to this summer? You forget that it can be simple to begin a conversation. A mother called me feeling lonely. Her friends were on vacation with their partners. Her children were never home. She felt that no one was really talking about the up and coming
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Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org