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Baby Boomer Recognition Day
Would you believe it? Yesterday was the official Baby Boomer Recognition Day. As if Boomers need one particular day to be feted. At over 75 million strong, this generation has been in the forefront of the news ever since their beginning in 1946. With the last of the Boomers turning 50 this year, they have now, in fact, all become the AARP generation. As the largest cohort of Americans, Boomers have set the tone for so many of our cultural trends and historical mores. But these days Boomers are facing … Continue reading
Have Some ‘Catch-up’ with Your Sandwich Generation
July is Sandwich Generation month. According to a 2011 report from the Pew Research center, 30 million Americans are unpaid care-givers for their aging parents. And many of them are still raising children or supporting a boomerang kid. Photo courtesy of social media arts – flickr.com If you’re a member of the Sandwich Generation, you know that there’s a lot to chew on. When your secretary says there’s a nurse on the line, do you wonder if it’s the school or the cardiac care unit? It can be a struggle when you’re worried about your children, … Continue reading
Tips for College Grads Boomeranging Back
Are your college grads getting ready to move back home? In Monday’s post, we started a list of tips for parents busy cleaning up their college seniors’ rooms before heading off to graduation. If boomerang kids are about to become your new housemates, here’s some practical insight you can share as they begin to look for work in this tough economy: Rely on your instincts. Listen to the advice of those you trust. But look inside for answers and find your own voice. Don’t jump at money or do what others … Continue reading
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Boomerang Kids Moving Back Home After College
Not since the Great Depression have so many fledgling adults moved into the empty nest with mom and dad. This cyclical trend has accelerated along with the economic crisis. So many of our kids are dealing with school loans or debts and can’t find a job. It makes sense for them to head for home, where there’s the hope of some emotional and financial support. The statistics have changed markedly over the past few years. Monster’s 2009 annual entry level job outlook reports that 40% of 2008 college graduates moved in … Continue reading
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Tagged Boomerang kids, debt, economic crisis, empty nest, family, family rules, fledgling adults, parenting, school loans
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