Family
What To Do When Your Adult Kids Keep Fighting
Kids go through many phases as they grow up and as a parent, you were there every step of the way. Whether your kids were tantrum-throwing toddlers who hit each other or temperamental teens, you probably had tactics for controlling their... Continue
Second Time Around: How to Shine When Raising Your Children’s Children
According to recent research, the number of grandparents raising their grandchildren is on the rise: In 2016 The Pew Charitable Trusts reported that 2.9 million Americans were "custodial grandparents," with legal responsibility for... Continue
A Grandparent’s Role With Grandchildren
Grandparenting can be a major source of fulfillment for you and your grandchild. But as with parenting, a grandparent's role doesn't come with a job description. Like many grandparents, you may find yourself uncertain of your role within... Continue
New to Grandparenting? Here’s What You Need to Know
Grandparenting can be one of life's greatest joys. Whether you're a new or expecting grandparent, you're probably looking forward to this new chapter of life with unabashed delight. But like any other major transition in life, becoming a... Continue
When Adult Children Move to Be Near Parents
When parents get older and need help, they often move closer to their adult children. But there's another path some sons and daughters are now following: moving to be near Mom and Dad. You could call it a "reverse... Continue
Sharing the Demands of Caregiving and the Workplace
As Deborah Koehneke sees it, she has two full-time jobs. One is director of medical clinics in Hillsdale, Michigan. The other is caregiver to her 87-year-old mother with chronic lung... Continue
Cleaning Out A Loved One’s Home
If you're like many of today's young retirees, you may feel sandwiched between the needs of your adult children and your aging parents. Just as you're beginning to enjoy your retirement, you may find yourself tasked with clearing out a... Continue