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Tag Archives: transition

Recommendations for after college relations with daughters

My daughters graduate next week. One will be married in June and the other wants to be home this summer before starting the career hunt. We have paid for their college, car insurance, and most of everything while they were in school, which we wantread more »

Hysterectomy after 45: What every Vibrant woman should know

Half a million US women have a hysterectomy every year, and you could become one of them.read more »

Depression after 45: What every Vibrant woman should know

Depression in women over 45 is very common, and it should not be left untreated.read more »

Verbal Abuser

After 35 years of marriage, I divorced an emotional and verbal abuser and have been on my own now well over a year. My two grown children have been very supportive of me during this difficult transition. They have never been close to their fatheread more »

What to eat at midlife: Fad diets to avoid

It seems like there’s a new diet to try every week, another celebrity on TV claiming they’ve got the answer, yet another new meal plan that promises success.read more »

Book club choices: Inspiring books for women in transition

Inspiring books for women in transition make it easier to cope with changes. Some might even help you laugh at your life, make better decisions as you move into the future, and come to terms with what’s happened.read more »

What Am I, A Farmer?

Perhaps I should have rethought my outfit before meeting the President of the United States. My brother-in-law was a Marine Presidential helicopter pilot. He flew two presidents – President Ronald Reagan and President George H. Bush. read more »

Boomerang kids: How to set boundaries when your adult kids live at home

It’s always difficult to set boundaries with kids, but it becomes even harder to do it once they think they’re adults.read more »

How to teach an adult child to be responsible with money

Responsibility doesn’t magically come with age, and some people take a lot longer to grow up than others.read more »

Clothes for women over 50: What to wear on vacation

Going on vacation is something to celebrate. And you have every right to look absolutely fabulous while you’re doing it. You need to know what to wear on vacation, and that smart professional’s jacket isn’t on the list.read more »