Tag Archive | "children"

Median Age

Baby Boomers Push Nation’s Median Age To Almost 39 As Fewer Children Are Born

The United States grew older, faster, last decade. The share of residents 65 or older grew by more than a third from 2010 to 2020 and at the fastest rate of any decade in 130 years, while the share of children declined, according to new figures from the most recent census.

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sandwich generation

“Sandwich Generation” Challenges Of Caring For Both Kids & Aging Parents

Their older parents need care. Their kids are still under 18. They’re the “sandwich generation” — a longtime nickname for the mostly female, mostly middle-aged group of Americans who serve as caregivers for both older and younger family members at once.

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clues

Raising Our Kids: How The Clues Were There All Along

Recently I heard two young mothers musing about what their children might be when they grew up.

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gifts, debt

Avoid Going Overboard And Over Budget On Kids’ Holiday Gifts

It’s hard to resist the holiday messaging to buy gifts, and lots of them, to make the season brighter and more fulfilling. However, supply chain disruptions may make this year’s shopping stressful. 

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sons

What Are the Most Shocking Things about Adult Sons?

Wait. I’ve been a Mom almost 30 years? How did that happen? One moment my boys are sipping juice boxes. The next they’re playing Beer Pong in the basement.

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Steps, happiness, Friendly

The Key To Happiness: Friends Or Family?

Think spending time with your kids and spouse is the key to your happiness? You may actually be happier getting together with your friends.

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