HEALTH -

To say yes to that glass of wine or beer, or just get a juice? That’s the question many people face when they’re at after-work drinks, relaxing on a Friday night, or at the supermarket thinking about what to pick up for the weekend. I’m not here to opine on the philosophy of drinking, and how much you should drink is a question only you can answer. But it’s worth highlighting the updated advice from key health authorities on alcohol. Perhaps it will swing you one way or the oth

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YOUR MARRIAGE

15 "Hardest Parts" Of Marriage That No One Talks About, According To Divorced Men

We recently wrote a post where married men revealed the "hardest parts" of marriage that no one talks about. In the comments, divorced men shared their own perspectives about the difficulties of marriage, and it's eye-opening. Here's what they had to say:

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FINANCE AND INVESTING TIPS FOR THE SANDWICH GENERATION

HOME TRUTH

Parents admit how they really feel when adult children move back into their home – and reason kids fly back to the nest

_{A survey of 2,000 parents of kids in their 20s who live at home aimed to figure out what this experience of having their 20-something children at home has been like and uncovered some interesting trends.}

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YOUR KIDS

Kids Are Getting Worse at Making Eye Contact. Here’s Why

Eye contact is a critical part of communication—in showing respect, engagement, trustworthiness, and confidence—and building relationships.

Yet kids are getting worse at it, according to a nationally representative survey of K-12 educators.

Sixty-two percent of teachers, principals, and district leaders said in a recent survey by the EdWeek Research Center that the average student’s ability to make and maintain eye contact has gotten worse compared with 10 years ago. A quarter of educators described the issue as “much worse.”
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CARING FOR PARENTS

Five Tips for Sandwich Caregivers on How to Balance Children and a Parent with Dementia

For many families, late summer ushers in the annual ritual known as “back to school.” Dreaded by kids and celebrated by parents, the return to school marks a time of transition to more rigid schedules after a few months of fun and flexibility.

But for sandwich generation caregivers – those who are raising a family while caring for a parent – the new school calendar and all the activities associated with it can add to an already hectic schedule.

National surveys have found that there are approximately 11 million sandwich generation caregivers, with approximately 2.5 million caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. And, the number of sandwich generation caregivers is expected to grow as Baby Boomers increasingly move into retirement age and live longer lives.  .
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YOUR JOB
Should Parents Stay Home to Raise Kids?

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