The recession has made it more common for adult children to live at home with their parents. High unemployment, college debt, and housing costs are causing many young people to delay moving out on their own. If you’re a parent who wants to help your kids while encouraging their independence, these are important factors to…
Author: Rachel Herrera
Are You Following Your Own Path, or Someone Else’s?
It’s not easy to find your way through the world. You might have interests that don’t coincide with the values of your parents or with those of western society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E It’s important to remember that everyone is different, and while the status quo might work for the majority of the population, it doesn’t work for…
What Will You Do When Your Aging Parent Asks to Live with You?
Intergenerational households are becoming more common, partly due to economic pressures and longer life spans. The number of parents living with their adult children increased by over 64 percent even in the years before the 2008 recession, according to the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E However, there can be drawbacks as well…
Top 10 Powerful Words To Keep You Motivated
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To Parents of Female Student Athletes
A recent Gallup poll provides more good news for female student athletes and their parents. Researchers found that female former student-athletes outperformed other college graduates on important career and life outcomes. In fact, girls who played sports enjoyed even greater returns on their efforts than their male counterparts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Take a look at what your…
Top 10 Powerful Words to Keep You Motivated
No matter where you are on your life journey, setbacks can cause disappointment and a loss of momentum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Whether it’s a new career you’re working towards or an overall appreciation of life, every step towards fulfillment can seem financially, emotionally, or psychologically draining from time to time. To boost your confidence, here’s a list…
A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Self-Motivation for Kids
Give your kids a head start by teaching them self-motivation. While children have a natural sense of curiosity, intrinsic motivation is a capacity that can fade away unless it’s encouraged and developed. Learn how to help your children love learning and growing more than grades or privileges. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Developing Emotional Intelligence 1. Focus on character….
The Secret To Finding Yourself
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Top 10 Communication Skills for a Loving Environment at Home
Is your home the peaceful, happy place you always wanted it to be? A loving environment is essential to a happy family life. But as much as you love your partner and kids, frustrations, disagreements, and arguments can allow an entirely different atmosphere to permeate the entire house. One negative word leads to another, all…
The Secret to Finding Yourself
Trying to find yourself has gotten a mixed reputation. It can be a convenient excuse when you want to break up with someone without mentioning the real reasons. It can also be a diversion from accepting responsibilities, like doing your share of household chores or getting a job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E On the other hand, figuring out…