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Do You Need a Mentor or a Life Coach?

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  It’s a question that pops up more often than you’d think — usually right after someone realizes they’re stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly yearning for change. Do I need a mentor? Or a life coach? Or just a nap? Let’s start with the basics. 🧭 Mentors: The Wisdom-Sharers Mentors are people who’ve walked a path similar to yours and are willing to share what they’ve learned. They offer stories, shortcuts, cautionary tales, and encouragement. Think of them as experienced guides who say, “I’ve been there — here’s what helped me.” Mentoring is often informal and relational. It’s built on trust, not transactions. You might meet monthly, or just exchange texts when life gets messy. A mentor won’t always have a structured plan, but they’ll have lived wisdom — and that’s gold. 🎯 Life Coaches: The Clarity Catalysts Life coaches, on the other hand, are trained to help you clarify goals, identify obstacles, and create actionable plans. They don’t need to have lived your exact experience ...
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Tip #27 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley & Trombly ): Memory

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  Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from  365 Teacher Secrets for Parents  by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #27 I Just Forgot!   If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear. ~Winnie the Pooh   Do you find that when you ask your child to do more than one thing at a time, the task may only get partially done or not done at all? Perhaps it is less an attitude problem than you might be tempted to think. Children need practice building their memory and multi-tasking skills. One way to improve your child's memory is by asking him to do a series of tasks. Use the words "first," "then," "next," and "finally" or number them 1, 2, 3, 4. Give him directions such as "First, go get your book bag. Second, put on your shoes and, third, wait by the door for me.” It may be helpful to have a younger child repeat the dire...
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Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late (Berns-Zare)

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Today's publisher's pride is  You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late  by Ilene Berns-Zare, which reached #32 in aging parents, #82 in aging self-help, and #101 in midlife self-help on Amazon. Book Description Designed as an accessible 52-week companion, this inspiring guide invites Baby Boomers and Gen Xers to reimagine aging with confidence, vitality, and purpose. Drawing on research-informed tools and practical reflections, it encourages readers to tap into inner strengths, embrace meaningful shifts, and discover everyday “ah-ha” moments that spark renewal. Whether you seek greater wellbeing, deeper meaning, or renewed fulfillment from midlife through older adulthood, this uplifting resource reminds us that aging well is an active journey—and that the best chapters may still lie ahead. Keywords: midlife transformation; aging with purpose; positive aging book; Baby Boomer wellness; Gen X wellbeing; 52‑week self‑growth guide; midlife reinvention; aging well strategie...
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