Happy Friday,

I hope everyone had a great week! One of my good friends and I took our daughters out for a dad/daughter date night on Wednesday, and it really made me realize how important it is to connect with others at similar stages of life as you. There's something incredibly comforting and empowering about sharing stories, swapping tips, and just knowing you're not alone in this journey. The ability to connect meaningfully with others who understand the ups, downs, and challenges that come with parenting makes it all the more manageable.

Whether it's through friends, family, or online communities, I hope everyone has a support network they can share these moments with. And if you haven't found your tribe yet, I’d really encourage you to get out there and actively seek it out.

Trending Stories & Insights

• Pet peeves: Whether you do or don’t have kids — by choice or by circumstance — shapes your life in countless ways. One path isn’t necessarily better than the other, but differences between the two can create friction. Here is a list of the most annoying things people without kids do according to parents. Hint: don’t compare being a pet parent to raising a kid

• Parental control: There’s no denying that teenagers are spending their fair share of time on social media apps. Here’s advice on how to keep your kids safe online — without taking away their phone 

• Long Covid: A study published Wednesday in the journal Pediatrics shined a light on the toll long Covid can take on children, in some cases leading to neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and behavioral symptoms in the months after an infection

Tip of the Day

• Honk SHOOOO: There are many well documented benefits of reading books to your kids before bedtime, like improving their reading skills, sparking creativity, and building a healthy routine. We’ve been through dozens of books, but here’s the one that has become our nightly staple

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One Big Idea

Parental Involvement in Their Grown Children's Lives

The Pew Research Center has recently published two new surveys that reveal that parents and their children are actually enjoying a close-knit relationship, even into adulthood. With data showing nine in ten parents and eight in ten young adults rating their relationship as good or excellent, it's clear that this deep involvement—ranging from financial support to life advice—isn't just accepted; it's appreciated. This modern family dynamic, enriched by mutual respect and understanding, showcases a new era of parenting where guidance doesn't end at adulthood but evolves into a lifelong bond.

Building on this foundation of mutual respect and appreciation between parents and their adult children, the reports dive deeper into the nature of this involvement, especially in terms of financial and advisory support. For instance, a striking 68% of young adults turn to their parents for advice on their financial situation, while 67% seek guidance on career or job situations, highlighting a significant reliance on parental wisdom in navigating life's financial and professional pathways. Additionally, parenting advice is sought by 66% of young adult parents, highlighting the continued value placed on the generational transmission of parenting knowledge. This data not only shows the depth of these relationships but also reflects a modern family dynamic where parents serve as an invaluable resource for navigating the many complexities of adulthood.

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