EP 019: A key point in our financial planning conversations with our clients as they near or go through retirement is, “WHO do you want to spend your time with in retirement?” and many times the answer is focused around their children and/or grandchildren. But, how do you develop AND maintain relationships with younger generations? What are some common mistakes that are made when dealing with two generations with differing value systems, interests, and tastes? How can technology help with building a better relationship with your grandchildren? Listen in as we ask these questions to Chris McLaughlin, Associate Vice President of Community and Pediatric Services for Northern Light Health Acadia Hospital with over 20 years of experience providing mental health services to youth and families across a variety of settings.
Chapters
Welcome to the show, Chris! [2:24]
What is Chris’s role at NLH Acadia Hospital, and what types of work does he do? [8:14]
How can an adult develop a better relationship with someone 20-30 years younger than them? [20:52]
It’s one thing to connect with a younger child, but how do you maintain that relationship throughout different adolescent stages? [24:21]
What are some common mistakes you see the older generations making when dealing with younger generations? [26:30]
What are some common myths or stereotypes about this generation of kids, and are those new themes or repeating? [32:35]
How does someone who feels unprepared to provide care for a child or grandchild seek assistance? [40:11]
How can someone with (financial) resources, use those resources to help with their familial relationships? What works and what doesn’t work? [43:08]
From the younger generation's perspective, what are some things that may cause them to turn off to that relationship with their parents or grandparents? [46:48]
Are there ways to use technologies, like Zoom, to better the relationships? [49:48]
What is Retirement Success for Chris? [56:05]
Ben, Abby, and Curtis wrap-up the episode. [58:11]
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