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RELATIONSHIPS
4 Tips on Share hobbies.

Relationships with can be a challenge to find time
As your kids grow older, it
Your Grown Children to spend together. Take an

interest in their hobbies, or find
activities that you both enjoy,
By Caitlin Watzke and meaningful conversation
will naturally follow.

Don’t make them choose
sides.
As your kids get married
and have their own children,
scheduling conflicts will naturally
arise. They might spend some
holidays with their in-laws, and
they will start making new family
traditions. Try your best to be
understanding – it is important
for them to create traditions of
their own.

elationships with
your adult chil- Take an interest
dren can be tricky. in their hobbies,
They’re not kids
Ranymore, and you or find activities
shouldn’t treat them as such, that you both
but they’re still your kids, and enjoy.
you want to ensure your rela-
tionship with them is nurtured
in a healthy way. The key is Set guidelines for loans.
finding the proper balance them to learn to solve problems There may come a time
between being their parent and on their own. There are ex- when your child asks you for a
being their friend. Here are ceptions, and you should offer loan. Be upfront with them if
four ways to strengthen your guidance when they are facing you are unable to help. If you
relationship with your grown a major crisis. However, on a decide to loan them the money,
kids: daily basis, try to refrain from make sure your terms are clear.
putting in your two cents. Your Determine whether you will
Give advice only when asked. children will come to you when charge them interest, and have
Holding your tongue will be they need advice, and they will a set schedule of when they will
difficult, but it’s important for appreciate your input. pay you back.

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