First, I want to acknowledge all the parents who have gone into the transition of grand parenting and are All In in raising the next generation. I pay tribute to You. Throughout my life I have lived expected and unexpected changes (just ask me about that). Cycles end and begin over and over. I have
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PALISADIAN-POST, in Pacific Palisades, Ca. March 30, 2023, interviews Natalie Caine, M.A., about her company, Life In Transition. Palisadian Natalie Caine Offers Support to Groups Experiencing Life Changes As people across the globe are faced with new life transitions every day, many decide to reach out for guidance and support from those who can provide
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I am excited about 2023. I plan to continue to be gentle with myself and others. Communication has been my passion even before I became a Speech Therapist and then re-invented my career, leaving Speech Therapy, to help those who are seeking meaningful lifestyles, more coping skills for the unknown, and healings from the unexpected.
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I feel the happiness of being together with people who are part of my circle, both family and friends, during this holiday season. I also know I am an over doer… been working on that and must say, just asking myself… do I really need to be doing this right now? has helped me shift.
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Natalie is offering a virtual grand parenting group. She keeps the group small in order to have Q and A time for everyone. She will be giving suggestions on how to communicate with your adult children, as well as her talking about the role of the modern grandparent. To join her, email natalie@lifeintransition.org. Natalie offers
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Natalie is sharing lines to “We Always Have Beauty” and “Inspirations”. She is sharing these now because it is a place to pause during your day and feel something besides the challenges that we all live. It is a new habit to make time for beauty, right out your window. Holidays are around the corner.
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This is a support group for you. Even good news needs support, don’t you think? So, share good news as well when we gather. You can email me questions before Monday and I will talk about it anonymously on our Zoom. I want each of you to have this safe space for questions, conversations, and
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Holidays are around the corner. What communication with your family members are you wondering how to do better this season? Email me for a list of suggestions natalie@lifeintransition.org Depending on the relationship, all families are unique, maybe schedule a time on the phone with the person before the holidays. “Hey Sis, I keep spinning about
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Grandparents, join Natalie in learning the art of communicating with your adult children who are now parents. Your role as the grandparent is to follow their lead. What happens if you really have something to say and fear their reaction? What is worth the risk to communicate even if you don’t get what you want?
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Every family is unique and has their own dynamics. We will discuss expectations for how to best serve your family. How do you approach a conversation with your adult children that you want to have with them and they want to have with you? Are they the boss and you follow or is there a
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I was babysitting the twins. One is teething and the other is proudly climbing into everything, even the dishwasher, where she stood and said “Bravo”. Now it is locked. The little one couldn’t nap, and the other was sound asleep. I took her outside. It has been a long time since she wanted to cuddle
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I don’t know about you, but when I buy something for the grand babies, I have a hard time waiting to give it to them. I have always been this way, so it isn’t because of being a grandmother. I tried to wait and give the gift below for Valentine’s Day, but, well you know
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A first-time grandmother shared with me “My life has been good enough. I work, have friends, adventures. Loving my grandchild is wonderful. Watching my child be a parent is icing on the cake of life.” BUT… She shared that she is struggling with not being included for the fun but is for sure expected to
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Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org