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Prepping your child for leaving home

In essence, parents have been doing this all along in their own particular fashion: getting their children prepared for an independent life. Yet there still seems to be a myriad of skills that must be learned before they will finally be ready to move into that adult world, be successful, and lead enriching lives. While the level of skills learned by young adults will vary, the following are typical life skills that parents should address with their children.

 

How to prepare your kids for transitioning into life on their own  

It's a bit of a cliché - the grown children who prefer to continue living with Mom and Dad, swimming in the pool, enjoying Mom's good cooking, and putting off life's grown-up responsibilities for one more year. No matter how hard it is to transition into an independent life, children and parents can use the following tips to prepare for life away from the nest. 
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July 2013
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The power of friendship     


It's great having a support network available anytime through your Employee and Family Assistance Program, but having a friend that you can turn to when you need support is one of the most precious things in this world.

Friendships contribute to our sense of emotional well-being and overall good health. During hardships and trauma, good friends can be a source of comfort and strength.

As we get older, friendships often become casualties in our battle to juggle demanding family and work responsibilities.  

 

As it turns out, these relationships are critical to our health and well-being as well as our enjoyment of life. Make time in any way possible to keep these critical connections alive.
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Take time to build        relationships at work      

 
"Time for reflection with colleagues is for me a lifesaver; it is not just a nice thing to do if you have the time. It is the only way you can survive," Margaret J. Wheatley, Management Consultant

During any work day, you need someone to share a good laugh with or go for a coffee run or to bounce off ideas. Set time aside each day to get to know your colleagues better. Your engagement and productivity will soar and you'll notice a difference in your mental health and well-being.

On July 30, celebrate International Day of Friendship with us and make your workplace a friendlier, healthier place.

Click here to learn how to build better relationships at work.

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