Tag Archives: Grandparents
Michael Jackson: Who’s Your Daddy?
It’s clear that Debbie Rowe is the biological mother of Michael Jackson’s two older children but there’s ongoing speculation about who’s the father. Michael Lester, their godfather, told Matt Lauer on the Today Show that he donated sperm in 1996. Are the children hearing about this in the media and how may it affect them? You’d think their godfather would be less self serving and more concerned about their best interests. If you’re Sandwiched Boomers caught either in the middle of a soap opera, a complex crisis or a painful … Continue reading
Michael Jackson: What About the Kids?
Michael Jackson was finally laid to rest last Friday, close to two months after his untimely death. Despite speculation about the end of his life, one of his most important requests has been honored – to secure the future of his children, Prince, Paris and “Blanket.” According to Jackson’s will, his mother would raise them and, early on, the judge did grant her permanent custody. There have been questions about the role of Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of the older two children. Pundits and the public have been busy … Continue reading
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Financial considerations often form the basis of adult children and parents moving back in together. Even with the potential costs of remodeling to accommodate the two families, maintaining one household rather than two generally creates considerable savings for everyone. As Rhea summed it up in her comment yesterday, there are positive outcomes from sharing housing with family – saving money, for one. “Necessity will force a lot of living situations that we might not initially choose but will save us from financial ruin. It pays to learn how to live … Continue reading
As a member of the Sandwich Generation, you may be used to setting aside your own needs so you can deal with the challenges of children growing up and parents growing older. Taking care of grandchildren because your children can’t, for whatever reasons, adds another layer to a sandwich that may already be difficult to digest. Maintain a bond with your child’s partner and extended family, even if, for the time being, you put these relationships on the back burner. By keeping the lines of communication open, your grandchildren will … Continue reading
