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Retiring with Young Children

April 08, 20251 min read

Navigating Retirement with Young Children

 

Transitioning into retirement as a first responder is a significant milestone, and when you're doing it with young children from a second marriage, it adds a delightful dimension to this new chapter. Many retirees are raising grandchildren too. Let's look at how you can make this transition smooth and enjoyable for your young family.

Strengthening Bonds

Retirement gives you the golden chance to foster deep, meaningful relationships with your children. Utilize your newfound time to create precious memories and strengthen familial bonds. You might be in a position to have significantly more time available to spend with family.

Active Lifestyle

Your young ones can be the motivation you need to keep active and healthy. Engage in family-friendly physical activities, encouraging a lifestyle of fitness and well-being right from their young age. Haven’t stayed in shape during your career? You are in luck! Children can keep you moving in ways you never imagined.

Community Engagement

Extend your service spirit to community activities that welcome family participation. It’s a chance to instill community values in your children, enriching their lives with the joy of giving. Please do not think your involvement needs to be first responder related. What is important to you? Do you have interests you could not dig into while working?

You have dedicated your life to serving the community; now let's focus on nurturing your family life with the same passion and commitment. Working with a retirement life coach allows you to build a retirement plan that is both fulfilling and enriching for your young family, honoring your service and heralding a joyous new beginning in life.

Get ready for an exciting phase of life!

 

I'm a retired female first responder with 30 years of experience—and now I help other women like me navigate the transition into retirement with clarity, courage, and confidence. This blog is a space for real talk, real stories, and real support for creating a life you love after the job.

Kimberly Stratman

I'm a retired female first responder with 30 years of experience—and now I help other women like me navigate the transition into retirement with clarity, courage, and confidence. This blog is a space for real talk, real stories, and real support for creating a life you love after the job.

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