Family

The holidays are coming. The falling snow, ringing of sleigh bells, and smells of turkey and pumpkin pie can conjure memories of family and togetherness. When we are divorced and over 50, these same images may trigger emotions, making us feel…

Mothering is filled with both blessings and pain. Not too long ago, one of my children was estranged from me. It was not how I envisioned a relationship with an adult child. At the time, I wasn’t completely sure where she was living and had no reliable way to contact her…

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate family, friends and those you love, and what better way to show your appreciation than to give them a thoughtful gift? Don’t just bring wine to the feast; surprise your host with a special…

One of the best parts of getting older is the opportunity to build new adult relationships with children, grandchildren and next generation friends in our lives. They keep us young at heart and introduce us to all things hip, cool and fun – stuff we wouldn’t…

Teaching grandkids about money is crucial because money is an integral part of our daily lives. Planting seeds now is important, even while they are still riding scooters, swinging on monkey bars, or coloring with crayons. It’s important to introduce them to the concepts…

Ever wondered how to have the most successful visit with your adult children, their spouses and your grandkids? Especially when living a long distance away from them prevents short and frequent visits?

It is often suggested that babies should be born with a manual, because it is so hard for new parents to work out how best to look after them. We, mothers, know that we managed somehow or other. But now it begins again…

Most parents of adult children assumed (or hoped) their offspring would be independent at some point after age 18. Yet, many parents today continue to support their children financially. Parents from the Baby Boom generation (1946-1963) most often fall…

In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in what is known as “gray divorce,” a term used to describe the separation of couples over the age of 60, especially those that have spent more than 20 years married to each other. This trend is reflected in several…

Estrangement – what an ugly, harsh-sounding word. Jarring to the ears, in fact. The dictionary definition of estrangement is “to turn away in feeling or affection, make unfriendly or hostile, alienate the affections of.” Estrangements are…