Many empty nesters have failed to build healthy social networks because they haven’t invested the time. Most middle-class parents have been “intensively involved” in their children’s lives in the last 60 years and continue to laser focus on their young adults, says Annette Lareau, author of Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life. That leaves little time… Continue reading Upgrading Your Friendship Network in Midlife
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Why the Empty Nest Reality Is Much Less Glum Than the Myth
You’re supposed to feel weepy, forsaken and bereft. And maybe you do. Sometimes. Some days. But many parents are realizing that they also feel exhilarated, freer and, yes, sexier, when their kids grow up, leave home and go out on their own. It might be an empty nest, but there’s no “syndrome”. At least, not… Continue reading Why the Empty Nest Reality Is Much Less Glum Than the Myth
A Baby Boomer’s Complete Guide to Renting a Storage Unit
Many Boomers, as they become empty nesters, are turning to renting. In 2015, 15 million people in their 50s and 60s rented apartments. As a result, many Boomers now need more storage for their belongings. Renting a storage unit is similar to renting an apartment: You wouldn’t sign a lease without visiting the apartment to… Continue reading A Baby Boomer’s Complete Guide to Renting a Storage Unit
5 Ways to Warm Up Your Downsized Home
Calling all empty nesters! If you’ve reached the “downsizing” phase of your life and are making plans to move to a smaller house, townhome, or condo, it’s essential to take steps to ensure your new space remains welcoming, warm, and very much you. Think practical, yes – but the last thing you want is a… Continue reading 5 Ways to Warm Up Your Downsized Home