Posted on 26 December 2022. Tags: Sandwich generation, caregivers, children, family care, older parents, study
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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Posted in Family Care, Features
Posted on 22 June 2022. Tags: adult parents, children, family, raising kids
Recently I heard two young mothers musing about what their children might be when they grew up.
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Posted in Features, Laurie's Scribbles
Posted on 11 December 2021. Tags: Budget, Christmas, children, holidays, ideas, shopping, thrifty
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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Posted in Finance & Work, Grandparenting, Your Money
Posted on 12 July 2021. Tags: Relationships, adult, aging, children, family, parenting, parents
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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Posted in Features, Laurie's Scribbles
Posted on 23 September 2020. Tags: Friends, Wellbeing, children, happiness, research, spouse
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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Posted in Health studies, Healthy Lifestyle
Posted on 09 September 2020. Tags: Estate Planning, Relationships, children, estate, family, inheritance, kids
Your estate plan may be your last words to those you leave behind. If you’re a parent, you should think carefully about the message you’ll be sending.
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Posted in Legal Matters