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"Help your child grow into a responsible young adult." >> • Of course, we know it truly is challenging out there for graduates and young professionals, but if you don’t want them living at home make sure you try these five tips first:  Offer them assistance they can use right where they’re at. • Update their resume   • Build and contribute to an active community on LinkedIn • Find an additional job • Find another roommate  2.  CHARGE THEM RENT. • Cut back on some expenses • Take some online assessments to identify strengths If they’re still convinced they need (or want) to move home, make sure they understand you will 1. HELP THEM THERE. They may be in a panic, but you don’t need to be. Listen to their concerns, the hardships they’re facing, and sympathize. But don’t be too quick to suggest that moving home is the answer. 10 You might suggest, they: Join an organization to meet others or volunteer (you never know where that “better” job could come from) Don’t do their work for them, but consider what you know and who you know that could help them take that next step.