| The Children of Michael Jackson One Year after His Death by Phyllis Goldberg |
| This week marks a year since Michael Jackson died. After his untimely death, a major focus was the future of his children. According to Jackson's will, his mother was to raise them - and the judge granted her permanent custody. If you're caught up in the middle of a painful tragedy, here are some ideas to consider as you begin to take better care of your grandchildren and yourself. |
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| Mother's Day: Caring for a Mom Who Never Really Took Care of You by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Are you dreading Mother's Day again this year and worrying about what to do for your mom? Perhaps you have never been close or are now estranged and feeling angry. Even though the media lead us to believe that all mothers deserve flowers and chocolates, if you don't have a good relationship, this 'special' day can be agonizing. |
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| Love Relationship Resolutions for 2010 by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Now that we're well into 2010, how are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? Setting goals in the love department is just as important as losing weight or getting your finances in shape. So even though you may already be working on other resolutions, don't put your relationship on the back burner. if you want to actively enrich your love relationship, here are some tips on how to go about it |
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| Joannie Rochette: Olympic Courage Despite Tragic Loss by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Just hours after learning that her mother had died of a sudden massive heart attack, Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette was back on the ice. If, like Joannie Rochette, you have been numbed by an unexpected loss, here are some tips that may help you begin to turn your unside down world right again. |
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| The Haitian Tragedy: Healing after the Death of Loved Ones by Phyllis Goldberg |
Days after a 7.0 earthquake devastated Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti, family members battled for a proper burial of their loved ones. Despite the deaths and destruction, the people struggled to survive.
While not in such desperate circumstances, perhaps you too have suffered the death of a loved one. Here are some ideas that can help you begin to heal. |
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| Singles and Valentine's Day: Ten Tips for Less Stress by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Valentine's Day is a romantic time for couples - a special day to express love. But it can also put pressure on people who, every other day of the year, are perfectly fine with their single status. Follow these 10 tips and you can put this one day a year in perspective and take your stress level down a notch. |
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| 7 Tips to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions Going Strong by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Setting new goals at the beginning of the year is common practice, and the majority of these fall into three categories: lose weight, stop smoking, and start exercising. But even more common seems to be the tendency to break New Year's resolutions. How can you stop the cycle of resolving to make change, but then not following through? Here are some strategies that can help you work it out. |
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| Ten Tips for Keeping Peace in the Family during the Holidays by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Media images of the holidays are often exaggerated and, before you know it, you're trying to conform to unrealistic ideals. Combined with the added pressures and demands on your time, this can lead to emotional overload. But following these common sense strategies will help you create a more serene holiday season for you and your family. |
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| The Masks We All Wear by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Don't we all wear masks at one time or another, pretending that everything is OK? Yet studies show that using denial as an emotional defense and 'acting as if' everything is fine can actually shift your feelings in a more positive direction. |
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| New Freedom as Baby Boomers Embrace the Empty Nest by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Now that autumn is here and your college-aged kids have moved out, you may be feeling unsettled, even melancholy. So what is it that you're more worried about - how they'll get along in school or how you'll adjust to the empty nest? Think about the following tips as you begin to write a new chapter in your own life. |
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| Lessons Sandwiched Boomers can Learn from Senator Ted Kennedy by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Senator Kennedy was the last of the Kennedy brothers whose challenges and triumphs dominated a generation of politics. Yet his life was marred by tragedy and scandal. Perhaps his life situation was more complicated than yours. But as Sandwiched Boomers you must have your share of crises. Here are practical tips to help you face them. |
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| Michael Jackson and the High Cost of Fame by Phyllis Goldberg |
| You may have been entertained by Michael Jackson, as so many were. But, more important, you may understand how he could be affected by the strain of it all. Pressure - about finances, work, family or health - can really get to you. Here are some tips to help you learn what to do when you feel your life is spinning out of control. |
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| 4 Ways to Recover from Financial Panic by Investing in Yourself by Phyllis Goldberg |
| The financial crisis has affected many people and involved losses on many levels - jobs, income, money in the stock market, a certain comfort level, retirement funds, a sense of security, dreams for the future. What follows are 4 ways to take care of your self so you can begin to feel better. |
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| Marital Harmony Despite Financial Woes by Phyllis Goldberg |
| A perfect marriage would be free of financial controversy. But during this economic crisis, the reality is that couples need to learn new money management skills and face tough financial decisions -while at the same time making their relationship work. Not an easy task. When you use the following five practical tips, you'll give yourself and your marriage a better chance. |
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| Susan Boyle's Beauty on the Inside by Phyllis Goldberg |
| 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. |
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| How Rihanna can be a Positive Role Model for Teenagers by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Rihanna is young, talented, and at the top of the musical charts. She's also a potential example for our youth. But first she has to heal. What follows are ideas that she could take to heart for herself - and as a spokeswoman for all of the young women and men who look up to her. |
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| How to Manage Depression Short of Having Octuplets by Phyllis Goldberg |
| If your feelings of depression stem from a hunger inside that needs to be satisfied or a serious emotional problem, take the time to examine your own life. |
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| Captain Sullenberger: Heroes and Lessons Learned by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Bravery and humility - often at the heart of fairy tales - are qualities that can inspire all of us to be the best that we can be. And, with the doom and gloom of the economic crisis, we were primed and about ready for a miracle. People want to feel hopeful again. |
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| The Obama Family and Family Values by Phyllis Goldberg |
| In a recent letter to his girls, President Barack Obama wrote: "I want you to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach." Now that's a strong message from a father to his daughters. |
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| 7 Ways to Delay Gratification in a Troubled Economy by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Credit card debt, amounting to 900 billion dollar in our country, makes putting off present pleasures for future gains sound like a very good idea. Getting back to basics may be just what society needs. If you're waiting for a rainbow after the huge storms we've been weathering, here are some ways to make it happen. |
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| Celebrate the Holidays with the Gift of Time by Phyllis Goldberg |
| Bringing cheer to others is a great way to cheer yourself up as well. And you can do it without breaking into your savings account. With the holidays fast approaching, you certainly don't want more pressure. So follow these practical tips and keep stress in check as you focus on more joy and less stuff. |
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| Five Ways Sandwiched Boomers Can Think Positive in Tough Times by Phyllis Goldberg |
| With the breakdown of traditional financial institutions, the wildly fluctuating stock market and the government bailout, Sandwiched Boomers, many of whom are financially responsible for their growing children and aging parents, are scared as they watch their dreams of a comfortable retirement disappear. |
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| The Relationship between Madonna's Divorce and Sandwiched Boomers by Phyllis Goldberg |
| As a Sandwiched Boomer with changing family responsibilities, you have the toughest of balancing acts - attending to kids, parents and personal needs while still nurturing your marriage. Instead of considering divorce like so many superstars, now is the time to realize that your marriage can have a second chance. |
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| How Boomers Can Sing Rock & Roll Instead of the Blues by Phyllis Goldberg |
| The new Pew Research Center Social and Demographic Trends survey measured dissatisfaction and pessimism in close to 2500 participants. The data indicates that Baby Boomers worry more than any other generation. |
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| The Real Face of the Beijing Olympics by Phyllis Goldberg |
| The anticipation of the Beijing Olympics was palpable -and the spectacular opening ceremonies, at the impressive Bird's Nest, proved it was well worth the wait. Yet the ideals of the summer games are also well represented behind the scenes: |
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