Over the years, there has been a shift in the sequence of marriage and parenthood. Remember the rhyme? “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage…” Not so – at least anymore. In fact, 57 percent of mothers between the age of 26 and 31 are unmarried when their child…
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“In 2010, the first Baby Boomers turned 65. By 2030, 20 percent of America’s population will be over 65. As the Baby Boom generation moves into later life, the proportion of American elders who are divorced is skyrocketing,” says researcher and author Elizabeth Marquardt. “The McKinsey Global Institute predicts that by 2015, 46 percent of…
Research says that young people who “sext” are more likely to have sex, and that dating violence is on the rise. So, picture this scenario: Your child sits down at the dinner table and asks, “What is sexting? What is sex?” or “How do babies get inside their mommy’s tummy?” In response, would you: A.…
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Education, Marriage and Child Wellbeing
Over the years, there has been a shift in the sequence of marriage and parenthood. Remember the rhyme? “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage…” Not so – at least anymore. In fact, 57 percent of mothers between the age of 26 and 31 are unmarried when their child…
Aging Parents and Broken Families
“In 2010, the first Baby Boomers turned 65. By 2030, 20 percent of America’s population will be over 65. As the Baby Boom generation moves into later life, the proportion of American elders who are divorced is skyrocketing,” says researcher and author Elizabeth Marquardt. “The McKinsey Global Institute predicts that by 2015, 46 percent of…
Can Your Kids Ask You About Sex?
Research says that young people who “sext” are more likely to have sex, and that dating violence is on the rise. So, picture this scenario: Your child sits down at the dinner table and asks, “What is sexting? What is sex?” or “How do babies get inside their mommy’s tummy?” In response, would you: A.…