Posted 08/12/2009

Boomer Women: Are You Ready for a Transition or a Change?

Do you know the difference?

By Kim Kirmmse Toth, LCSW, CMC, ACC
As a professional woman who has been in the workforce for many years, you have experienced many changes and transitions. Since each is an important piece of leading a well-balanced life, it’s important to be clear on each. Read More >>

Posted 07/24/2009

Retirement Jobs: How Is Your Entrepreneurial Spirit?

Maybe it’s time to really step out

By Kim Kirmmse Toth, LCSW, CMC, ACC
Always the feisty ones, you boomers aren’t going to let the economy slow you down! If you have already retired or been laid off, you may want to get back into the employment scene. That may be easier said than done, but so what! You’re resilient and flexible. What’s your plan B? Read More >>

Posted 06/15/2009

Traveling with Young Adult Children: Is This Insanity?

Five secrets to creating positive memories

By Kim Kirmmse Toth, LCSW, CMC, ACC
Family vacations may have been wonderful when your kiddos were still little and you were in charge. You were definitely the parent, roles were defined, and everyone knew their place. Then, lo and behold, those youngsters grew up! Read More >>

Posted 05/27/2009

Parenting Questions for Those with Adult Children

Yes, parents, they still need you

By Kim Kirmmse Toth, LCSW, CMC, ACC
Your children are now adults. Does that mean that they don’t need you anymore? Of course not! They still need you, but in a different way than when they were little. So, are you prepared to parent a different way today than when you did in years past?

Here are seven questions to help you balance the letting go and the holding on. Read More >>

Posted 03/30/2009

I Know Where I Want to Live, but Now What?

Options that feel right for you

By Kim Kirmmse Toth, LCSW, CMC, ACC
Okay, you have narrowed down some of your options for where you want to live. You’ve decided between urban and country, you know the weather you want, and you feel comfortable with your decisions.

Well, here are some more options for you. You are fortunate that you have quite a variety of choices, and you probably have decades of living left, so you want to be sure you think things through. Check these out, and see what feels right for you. Read More >>

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