More on how to talk to your adult kids about money
A few days ago I posted a link to a Washington Post column by Michelle Singletary, inc which she talked about when adult children’s finances may be their parents’ business. Today, I’ve got a link to the transcript of a live online chat Singletary hosted, where she answered questions about various topics. With her column fresh on their minds, many people asked for more information about dealing with adult children’s finances. It makes for an interesting read, and you can find it here.
College kids coming home for the holidays? You need to watch this video!
Parenting twenty-somethings
For those of you with 20-somethings living at home, Psychologist Susan Allen has put together a blog you might want to check out. With topics like dealing with adult kids during the holidays, and how to talk to your adult kids about credit card debt, she can provide loads of information, drawn from her experience a a psychologist and life coach.
You can find Susan’s blog here: parenting20-somethings.blogspot.com
Stories of “boomerangst”
Today we’re sharing some thoughts on “boomerangst” — the feelings of angst related to moving back home with Mom and Dad — from T.J. Wihera, himself a boomerang kid.He shares a few stories of fellow boomerangers living at home, their feelings about the lack of independence (and the benefits), and how the situation is working out.
You can check out his piece, which appeared in the Denver Post, here.
Tips on dealing with boomerang kids from an executive coach
Dorothy Dalton, an executive coach, says more and more of her clients are stressed out by the return of boomerang kids. In a recent blog post, she offers some tips for maintaining calm in a household with adult children who have moved home. You can read her tips here.
What your college grad is thinking about moving home
Here’s a video from CBS MoneyWatch about graduating college students moving back home — and what their expectations are once they get there.