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No Resolutions for Moms of Millennials
As you begin the New Year, you may decide not to make any resolutions for 2015. According to conventional wisdom, they usually don’t work. If you’re the Mom of a Millennial who has boomeranged back home, try to accept the status quo for now. Of course, you’re reluctant to turn your new office back into a bedroom. But if your kidult has huge student loans to pay off and can’t find a job, living at home may be the best option. For some practical tips CLICK HERE. Having unrealistic expectations can be the greatest … Continue reading
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Tagged 2015, adultolescent, blog, Boomerang kids, career, economy, empty nest, family in flux, goals, jobs, journaling, kidult, Millennials, moms, new years, resolutions, student loans, support
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Shared Joy
This year the last day of Chanukah falls on Christmas Eve, reminding us of the unique connection many inter-faith families share. And for those of us who observe only one of the holidays, it’s nice to see how our friends are enjoying their special parties. Getting together with family enhances the combination of fun, warmth, good food and beautiful decorations – whatever event you’re celebrating. And studies have shown that when families join together to practice their customs and rituals, there’s a positive effect on the children. They’re more likely … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, Chanukah, children, Christmas, customs, Eve, family, friends, Hanukkah, holidays, identity, inter-faith, new years, party, relationships, rituals
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Sandwich Generation: Self Care for the Holidays
As card carrying members of the Sandwich Generation, do you ever come first in your long list of daily responsibilities? Make an exception over the week between Christmas and New Years. Take some well-deserved time just for you. Photo courtesy of Nina Matthews Photography – Flickr.com Ask for what you need. Pronounce the Christmas meal potluck and don’t feel guilty about it. If they insist, let your family help with the dishes after the holiday dinner. Accept your friend’s offer to bring an appetizer – or even the main course … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, emotional support, family. good health, new years, Sandwich Generation, stress
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Living with Boomerang Kids
As we start the New Year, we wrap up this week’s blogs highlighting our suggestions in the Newsweek.com article on boomerang kids. Today we hear from a sampling of the parents and kids who commented that they have made the situation work for everyone. A parent, Ladytechie, writes, “I share an apartment with a grown son. Note the share. We split the bills. I cook dinner (by choice, it’s as much hobby with me as necessity), he does all the heavy cleaning, our bedrooms are off-limits to each other. Generally … Continue reading
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Tagged Boomerang kids, family, new years, Newsweek, parents
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