You thought the hard part was over. You raised your children, watched them graduate, helped them move into their first apartments, and celebrated as they started building their own lives. But now, in your 50s or 60s, you’re facing a reality you never anticipated: your adult child is struggling, and
When it comes to parenting, it can be so easy to focus on our differences. It might even seem impossible to get on the same page. But, when you aim to become purpose-focused in your parenting, it’s a game changer. Despite how big your differences are, it is possible to
Going to a theme park with grandkids can be an exciting and memorable experience for grandmas and grandpas, but it can also be tiring and overwhelming. A balanced and seamless travel experience for everyone, including those who are mobility challenged, is important as we age. However, it’s also just as
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we have the same question this year we have every year. What do you get someone so special to you? How do you show Mom how much she means to you? We’re all looking for some more creature comforts in these ever-changing times, and moms
Every year, millions of Americans struggle with addictions to drugs and alcohol. Many individuals with addiction problems hide their issues amazingly well. You’d never know that the lady across the street is trying to cut back on her drinking or that the person who works two cubicles down from you is
What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It really is a universal truth that most people could use a little more tender loving care in their lives. Even though friends and family surround us, sometimes the world can feel lonely. One way to really brighten someone’s day is
Over the course of women’s lives, most experience the prospect of being unexpectedly pregnant. No matter the woman’s current employment and personal relationship status, this is usually labeled as a “scare.” While men are definitely involved in some way within the context of the situation, men have difficulty understanding the
When you know someone who had just experienced the loss of a loved one, your immediate reaction is to reach out and offer your deepest sympathies. That’s instinctive. But sometimes, words can fail a person. Offering condolences can be difficult when you don’t know what to say, or how to
No matter the day, and no matter how old you are, some days you inevitably find yourself scratching your head, wondering just what to do with your time and energy. After the unexpected period of pandemic-imposed home imprisonment, it may seem like you’re fresh out of to-do’s to stay busy
Many teens don’t want to spend time talking about their life with their parents. However, there are times when important conversations need to happen. Having a discussion with your kids about drugs, alcohol, pregnancy and abortion Illinois may seem overwhelming for both of you. Here are some tips to help
It is never easy to send your child off to college, but COVID-19 has made it even more complicated. There are a lot of moving parts, financial variables, and decisions to make. Going to college is a big moment for everyone, but it is even more significant with the pandemic.
With rising case numbers all over the world, the Covid-19 pandemic may have you re-thinking Thanksgiving this year. With 40% of people cooking a turkey for the first time ever this Thanksgiving, you may want to stay home. A Virtual Thanksgiving is a time to host a holiday celebration that
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you are in the cold or sunny parts of the world, the Holiday Season brings such joy and excitement. It is that time of the year when we all get to be like a kid or live vicariously through one. LivingBetter50
Having children in college can be an awkward time for many parents. While a large portion of students go to local or state colleges, where parents are an hour or two drive away, there is still a significant amount of students who go to college far from home, either across
COVID’s social distancing rules have impacted most aspects of everyday life since lockdown and this is no different when it comes to the way funerals are conducted. With a very limited number of mourners allowed at a funeral and the social distancing rules in full force, many families are turning to
As a family historian, you may often find yourself the caretaker of more historical artifacts than you know what to do with. Aunts, cousins, or family friends might seek you out with stacks of old photo albums or letters, assuming yours is the best home for these collections. Even if you’re
Watching your loved one go through an alcohol or drug addiction is an extremely upsetting and scary situation. This is especially true if this loved one is your child, even if they are an adult. However, there are some healthy ways that you can cope with this experience while also
Losing a loved one is never easy under any circumstances. Planning a funeral service seems impossible during this period of grief in which you may be overwhelmed with emotions, sadness, and inner devastation. For grief-stricken families, a funeral director can be a huge help to assist family and friends get through
When our spouse reaches a huge milestone, such as entering a new decade of life, we want to pull out all the stops to celebrate. If it is time for your loved one to enter their 50s, you are probably ready to throw the party of a lifetime to honor
Being an older parent has lots of perks. You’ve had more time to experience life, have an established career, and are often in a better position financially. Be that as it may, parenting at an older age presents some challenges as well. One of the biggest challenges older parents have
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