They’re Ba..a..ck! These days many grown kids are coming back to the nest or finding it hard to leave. They may have failed in their initial attempts at independence or fear striking out on their own. With mutual agreement on the terms and conditions for living together and mutual respect for each other’s opinions, standards […]
Day: June 18, 2009
Bonus Babies/Boomer Grandparents
We’re young and strong enough to be a real influence on our grandchildren’s lives and help our kids with the most difficult job of theirs. But we cause more harm than good when we take over their role as parents – this infantilizes them, compromises their independence, and undermines their self-confidence. If you’re having boundary […]
When Does Postparenthood Start?
Post-Parenthood starts when your kids are old enough to vote and lasts as long as you do. It’s the final evolution of your role as a parent, and it requires what may be the most difficult task of all: acknowledging that they are adults, with the right to lead their own lives, make their own […]
Here’s a quick quiz to help you determine if your family business is having a negative impact on relationships in your family. FAMILY BUSINESS WORK/LIFE BOUNDARY QUIZ 1=never 2=sometimes 3=often 4=always My personal and business friends are the same people. ________ When I leave work, I don’t think about it – when I’moff duty, […]