Motherhood
The Rewards of Being a Mother for Baby Boomers
Motherhood is a journey filled with ups and downs, but for Baby Boomers, the rewards have been exceptionally unique and fulfilling. This generation has navigated motherhood through transformative decades, experiencing societal shifts, technological advancements, and changing family dynamics. Despite growing up in a time when traditional family roles were still prominent and women were expected to be the primary caregiver, baby boomer mothers forged ahead by creating nurturing environments for their children, while pursuing careers of their own. These seniors were able to create deep emotional bonds with their children and grandchildren.
This section explores the emotional rewards of being a mother and grandmother, how motherhood enhances social connections for baby boomers, the health benefits associated with physical activities associated with caring for children and grandchildren, the rewards of creating a Legacy and continuity in passing down family traditions, as well as baby boomer mothers advice for future generations.
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Danielle Lindner started her own preschool in New Jersey and has taken what she's learned in her years as an educator (and as a mother) and poured that knowledge into a parenting pocket guide. She thrives on helping parents through the difficult preschool years, all the while using her wit, humor an…
Danielle Lindner started her own preschool in New Jersey and has taken what she's learned in her years as an educator (and as a mother) and poured that knowledge into a parenting pocket guide. She thr…
Danielle Lindner started her own preschool in New Jersey and has taken what she's learned in her years as an educator (and as a mother) and poured that knowledge into a parenting pocket guide. She thrives on helping parents through the difficult preschool years, all the while using her wit, humor and caring demeanor. An esteemed educational consultant in early childhood education and a renowned parenting coach, Danielle Lindner is also an accomplished entrepreneur and author. She holds an MA in teaching and elementary education (Hons.) from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is the founder of…
You know the saying: your network is your net worth.You can intentionally engineer the results by curating your circle of influence over time, keeping in touch, and being on the alert for subtle connections the casual observer might miss.And then you might unintentionally end up on a flight with the…
You know the saying: your network is your net worth.You can intentionally engineer the results by curating your circle of influence over time, keeping in touch, and being on the alert for subtle conne…
You know the saying: your network is your net worth.You can intentionally engineer the results by curating your circle of influence over time, keeping in touch, and being on the alert for subtle connections the casual observer might miss.And then you might unintentionally end up on a flight with the CEO of your former employer, take your chance on grabbing the seat next to him in first class, and seize the opportunity to create networking connections that help him close a major deal.Helen Fanucci took both approaches and had been able to practice and master the art of finding what’s possible…
With the prompt “Cozy October” for our Ageless Style group, I thought it was the perfect way to talk about styling sweatshirts in an upscale way. Of course, everyone has different versions of upscale so I included a couple of ideas in addition to what the three of us decided to wear.Quot…
With the prompt “Cozy October” for our Ageless Style group, I thought it was the perfect way to talk about styling sweatshirts in an upscale way. Of course, everyone has different versions of upsc…
With the prompt “Cozy October” for our Ageless Style group, I thought it was the perfect way to talk about styling sweatshirts in an upscale way. Of course, everyone has different versions of upscale so I included a couple of ideas in addition to what the three of us decided to wear.Quote of the day: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Marilyn MonroeInsider tip: One of the biggest tips for styling anything is to forget about the category of the item. For instance, think of your sweatshirt as a swe…
With the prompt “Cozy October” for our Ageless Style group, I thought it was the perfect way to talk about styling sweatshirts in an upscale way. Of course, everyone has different versions of upscale so I included a couple of ideas in addition to what the three of us decided to wear.Quot…
With the prompt “Cozy October” for our Ageless Style group, I thought it was the perfect way to talk about styling sweatshirts in an upscale way. Of course, everyone has different versions of upsc…
With the prompt “Cozy October” for our Ageless Style group, I thought it was the perfect way to talk about styling sweatshirts in an upscale way. Of course, everyone has different versions of upscale so I included a couple of ideas in addition to what the three of us decided to wear.Quote of the day: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Marilyn MonroeInsider tip: One of the biggest tips for styling anything is to forget about the category of the item. For instance, think of your sweatshirt as a swe…
How can you empower your children to become thoughtful leaders in a diverse world through everyday conversations about social justice? In an increasingly complex world, many parents are eager to raise children who are not only aware of social issues but also equipped to engage thoughtfully with the…
How can you empower your children to become thoughtful leaders in a diverse world through everyday conversations about social justice? In an increasingly complex world, many parents are eager to rais…
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Marcus is a communication coach for parents of children ages 10-14. He helps them be present and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child during these crucial formative years. He works with parents who value doing hard things and want to connect with their teens before it’s too late to …
Marcus is a communication coach for parents of children ages 10-14. He helps them be present and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child during these crucial formative years. He works with…
Marcus is a communication coach for parents of children ages 10-14. He helps them be present and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child during these crucial formative years. He works with parents who value doing hard things and want to connect with their teens before it’s too late to bridge the gap. Coming from a mixed cultural heritage—born to a Filipino mother and a Bahamian father—Marcus finds particular joy in supporting families to communicate across generations and cultures. His extensive travel across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America for over a decade …
What does it mean to truly forgive, and how can this journey transform your life? Join Beverley Glazer as she explores these profound questions with Dara McKinley, who brings a unique perspective shaped by her upbringing with an atheist father and a Catholic mother. Encouraged to find her own spirit…
What does it mean to truly forgive, and how can this journey transform your life? Join Beverley Glazer as she explores these profound questions with Dara McKinley, who brings a unique perspective shap…
What does it mean to truly forgive, and how can this journey transform your life? Join Beverley Glazer as she explores these profound questions with Dara McKinley, who brings a unique perspective shaped by her upbringing with an atheist father and a Catholic mother. Encouraged to find her own spiritual path, Dara discovered a deep connection with Buddhist psychology and the concept of Maitri, or unconditional love and kindness. Through her story, you'll gain insights into how spirituality and psychology intertwine to offer transformative healing and personal growth.Dara takes us through h…
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What if the stories we tell ourselves hold the keys to unlocking our transformation? Join TEDx speaker, best-selling author, Founder of Crown Yourself®, and CEO of Communication Queens Agency, Kimber…
What if the stories we tell ourselves hold the keys to unlocking our transformation? Join TEDx speaker, best-selling author, Founder of Crown Yourself®, and CEO of Communication Queens Agency, Kimberly Spencer, as she:Shares her powerful journey of healing from childhood abuse and coping with drug addiction in her family,Describes how she navigates life as a mother and entrepreneur, Shows how vulnerability and strategic positioning can fuel both personal and professional breakthroughs, and more...This significant and inspiring conversation is sure to help you rewrite your personal story whic…
Have you ever wondered how your parenting experiences could shape your leadership style and success in the workplace? Balancing family responsibilities with professional aspirations can be overwhelming for many parents. In this episode of the *Parenting with Confidence* podcast, Doris Jackson Shayse…
Have you ever wondered how your parenting experiences could shape your leadership style and success in the workplace? Balancing family responsibilities with professional aspirations can be overwhelmin…
Have you ever wondered how your parenting experiences could shape your leadership style and success in the workplace? Balancing family responsibilities with professional aspirations can be overwhelming for many parents. In this episode of the *Parenting with Confidence* podcast, Doris Jackson Shayser shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, highlighting how parenting skills—like nurturing trust and providing feedback—can enhance your leadership abilities. Doris offers practical insights and strategies to strengthen family bonds while pursuing career goals. Tune in to…
Photo by The Digital ArtistAttract the Right Job or Clientele:Leadership Excellence Is the Differentiator For GrowthHistory can teach us much, particularly concerning civilization’s worst and best leaders. Our guest blog offers insights into How Leadership Excellence is the Different…
Photo by The Digital ArtistAttract the Right Job or Clientele:Leadership Excellence Is the Differentiator For GrowthHistory can teach us much, particularly concerning civilization’s wor…
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Photo by The Digital ArtistAttract the Right Job or Clientele:Leadership Excellence Is the Differentiator For GrowthHistory can teach us much, particularly concerning civilization’s worst and best leaders. Our guest blog offers insights into How Leadership Excellence is the Different…
Photo by The Digital ArtistAttract the Right Job or Clientele:Leadership Excellence Is the Differentiator For GrowthHistory can teach us much, particularly concerning civilization’s wor…
Photo by The Digital ArtistAttract the Right Job or Clientele:Leadership Excellence Is the Differentiator For GrowthHistory can teach us much, particularly concerning civilization’s worst and best leaders. Our guest blog offers insights into How Leadership Excellence is the Differentiator For Growth.“I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity.” —Alexander the Great. One leader will be remembered forever. He is a charismatic leader who has made a difference in world history. He is still remembered after twenty-three centuries for his vi…
In this episode of Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser, Jo Giese, an award-winning journalist, author, and passionate hiker, joins Dr. Ron to discuss her lifelong love of nature and hiking as well as her inspiring journey overcoming a life-altering injury. Jo shares captivating stories from her adventu…
In this episode of Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser, Jo Giese, an award-winning journalist, author, and passionate hiker, joins Dr. Ron to discuss her lifelong love of nature and hiking as well as her…
In this episode of Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser, Jo Giese, an award-winning journalist, author, and passionate hiker, joins Dr. Ron to discuss her lifelong love of nature and hiking as well as her inspiring journey overcoming a life-altering injury. Jo shares captivating stories from her adventures, including hiking to breathtaking waterfalls and her recovery from a severe Achilles injury that left her defying the odds to walk and hike again. Her upcoming book, Keep Chasing Waterfalls, weaves together these experiences with profound reflections on resilience and the healing power of nature…