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Five Ways Sandwiched Boomers Can Think Positive in Tough Times 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. The Relationship between Madonna's Divorce and Sandwiched Boomers 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. How Boomers Can Sing Rock & Roll Instead of the Blues 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. The Real Face of the Beijing Olympics 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: 7 Stops on the Less Stress Express Would you like to spend less time racking up emotional debt and more time receiving dividends from your 'feeling better' bank account? If you're ready to learn how to keep your stress in check, use the following tips and restore balance to your life. 8 Men on Making Marriage Work Both men and women are short changed when sweeping generalizations are applied to the male psyche. Men should not all be painted with broad strokes. Some comments from a recent poll may help build a more complex picture of the midlife male perspective, particularly concerning long-term relationships. Boomer Couples: 5 Tips for Fighting Fair All couples get angry and have arguments, so know that you're not alone. But remember, when resolving conflict, to keep your words sweet - you may have to eat them. Sandwiched Boomers: 7 Tips on Fighting Inertia On a daily basis, you are bombarded by a variety of tasks involving aging parents and growing children. In addition, you're balancing a myriad of responsibilities at home with those that confront you at work. Just thinking about your hectic lifestyle can stop you in your tracks. Eliot Spitzer's Morality Lessons for Sandwiched Boomers Eliot Spitzer is an extreme example of the disruption of equilibrium that can occur in long-term marriages. Look carefully at the emotions that surface when you step into uncomfortable new roles and give up the ones that have defined you in the past. The Politics of Change and Sandwiched Boomers The soaring rhetoric from presidential candidates has been about the concept of change - and the electorate is energized by the buzzword. But our concern here about being agents of change is more personal and aimed at you, members of the Sandwich Generation. Male Sandwiched Boomers: A New Trend in Caregiving If you happen to be a Sandwiched Boomer, the following quietly growing trend may surprise you. The results of recent studies indicate that nearly 40% of close to 44 million unpaid caregivers for the elderly are male. The call to honor loved ones is becoming an emerging pattern of male behavior. How Sandwiched Boomers Give and Get the Gift of Health Americans are busy spending well over $26 billion on gift cards this holiday season. And, just when you thought you'd heard it all, here comes the idea of a medical gift card. With the holidays literally right around the corner and your stress level high, it may be exactly what the doctor ordered. What Oprah's Support of Obama has to do with Sandwiched Boomers Oprahbama, the big O's, Oprah and the Obamas - sounds like a rock band on a road trip. As Oprah hit the campaign trail, her candidate played the celebrity card and the female fan base responded. When you need it, the value of support cannot be overestimated. Boomer Couples And Change: Understanding Your Relationship Being comfortable in a relationship feels awfully good - but functioning on automatic pilot can get you into trouble. When reading the examples below, do you recognize any of these changes in your relationship? Look carefully at the emotions that surface when you step into new roles and give up the ones that have defined you in the past. Baby Boomers and Halloween: How to Deal with Ghosts from the Past Although present day Halloween activities revolve around trick-or-treating and costume parties, historically masks were worn to placate the evil spirits. You may not be frightened by pumpkins carved into eerie faces nor believe in witches and goblins. But when is the last time you thought seriously about the "ghosts" that have been haunting you far too long? How Support from the Sandwich Generation Can Help Britney Spears In any media frenzy, Britney Spears is at the top of the list when it comes to celebrities and controversy. Should we draw the line on America's addiction to B-list bad girls when the best interests of their children are at stake? And if she continues to act irresponsibly, should her parents, likely members of the Sandwich Generation, step in to help out? Baby Boomers as Grandparents: the Club Sandwich Generation It's often said that you don't experience perfect love until the birth of your first grandchild. Here are suggestions, for boomer grandparents,about how to make the most of this unparalleled opportunity. How Baby Boomer Can Feather Their Empty Nest As your kidults begin to pack up for college, does the thought of creating a more grown-up nest sound good? Can you visualize more simplicity and less chaos? Think about what it would be like to clean out the drawers, give away the memorabilia your kids don't want, get rid of all the stuff they're outgrown and make your home yours again. What the Baby Boomers Can Teach Paris Hilton Are you tired of the celebrity driven circus revolving around Paris Hilton? Does the hotel heiress deserve to be behind bars for her flagrant disregard for the law? As a popular media figure, should she be responsible to set an example for the impressionable teenagers who emulate her? Father's Day, Boomer Men and Communication Have you bought into the commercialism of Father's Day, thinking fancy ties and expensive tools would bring you closer - only to find that you still want better communication with your Dad? Are you not satisfied with just the occasional email from your brother or text message from your son? If you're ready for more direct and open conversations with the men in your life, begin with your partner. Conflict Resolution for Boomers and the Media Culture Shock jock Don Imus crossed the line when he called the women of the Rutgers basketball team "nappy headed hos." His remark stirred up feelings of outrage, vulnerability and anger. What happens in the media is not that different from what transpires between couples when emotionally charged discussions get completely out of hand. Point Of View: The Male Boomer And Long Term Relationships Both men and women are shortchanged when sweeping generalizations are applied to the male psyche. Some comments from a poll we took may help build a more complex picture of the midlife male perspective, particularly concerning long-term relationships. Boomers and the Valentines Day Gift of Discourse This Valentines Day, are you shopping for the language of love that is bound to communicate the intensity of your feelings? Use the following five tips to help you improve the quality of your relationship. Baby Boomers and Family Holiday Stress This holiday season, how would you like to spend less time racking up credit card debt and more time putting heart into your relationships? Use the following tips to help you give the gift of connection to your family. How the Gift of Connection Can Help Baby Boomers Reduce Holiday Stress In your daydreams, do you envision a holiday season with less stress? Begin to lay the groundwork for gradual change in your gift giving rituals. Use the following practical tips as you focus on less stuff and more joy.

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