Tag Archives: Millennials
Some Good News, for a Change
Are you ready for an upbeat newsflash? With all of the negativity between competing Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, and the continuing stories of worldwide terrorism, it’s refreshing to learn about a positive story in the media. Two years ago, I blogged about how the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, publicized on social media, had raised $115 million dollars over the summer to fund research into ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Now, we learn that “ProjectMinE,” partially sponsored by these contributions, has identified a genetic factor associated with familial ALS. … Continue reading
Posted in well-being, your self
Tagged ALS, charity, dark chocolate, gratitude, helpers high, Ice Bucket Challenge, Millennials, optimism, self esteem, stress reduction, volunteering
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Relieving Stress – with Pokemon Go?
With news of terrorism, racial divide, partisan protests and Presidential politics added to already high levels of stress among Americans, rates of tension have skyrocketed. And there seems to be no let up in what we can expect in the foreseeable future. Millennials, who lead the other generations in the amount of stress they experience on a daily basis, have recently turned to an unusual stress reduction technique – Pokemon GO. Chasing little virtual icons in the real world and capturing them has become a way for Millennials to have … Continue reading
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Tagged adult coloring books, anxiety, balance, control, diet, exercise, family and friends, Millennials, Pokemon Go, Presidential politics, relaxation techniques, stress, support, terrorism
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College Grads: Moving Back With Parents
A lot of students are about to walk away from campus – diplomas in hand – and straight back home. May is boomerang month for many families. And the return to the nest is hardly surprising, as 70% of graduates with a bachelor’s degree carry at least $35,000 in debt. According to the Pew Research Center as many as 1 in 3 Millennials are not living independently. Less than 5% of parents think their 2016 graduates will have a full-time job after college. And over 35% say they expect to … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016 college grads, adult children living with parents, Boomerang kids, economy and job market in flux, Millennials, Pew Research Center, stress
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Woman as Daughter, Mom, MIL, Grandmother
Have you noticed how you and the women in your life are able to accomplish a myriad of activities all the while maintaining rich relationships? According to the pundits, this may be because women are traditionally good at multitasking – both at work and at home. The conventional wisdom is that this skill is a result of both inherent abilities as well as the effects of learning and socialization. Recently, scientists using MRI scans have found that the brains of women are hard-wired to excel at multitasking whereas men’s brains … Continue reading
Posted in adult children, aging parents, parenting kids, your self
Tagged Baby Boomers, daughter-in-law, daughters, grandchildren, grandmother, grandparenting, intergenerational relationships, Millennials, mother-in-law, mother's day, mothers and adult daughters, parenting Boomerang kids, sons, tips and strategies, women multitasking
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