Living, Together: The Multigenerational Dividend

Released on July 1, 2026, Living, Together by Samantha Paige Rosen is the definitive guide to the "Great Re-Convergence" of the modern family. Rosen explores the emotional and economic ROI of multigenerational living, arguing that the traditional nuclear family model is an anomaly that we can no longer afford.

The Economics of Shared Care

Rosen identifies the "care dividend"—the massive financial benefit of resource pooling within found families and mutual aid groups. In a 2026 economy where childcare costs have hit record highs, Living, Together provides a tactical blueprint for families looking to build a resilient, shared ecosystem. Her focus on "cognitive legacy"—the value of children learning grit and history from diverse generations—aligns perfectly with the ChildCost mission.

Core Principles for 2026:

• Resource Pooling: How shared logistics reduce the individual family burden and build collective wealth.
• Found Family: Navigating non-traditional support systems in a fragmented world.
• Relational Sovereignty: Establishing boundaries that protect individual agency within a shared home.

The ChildCost Verdict

Living, Together is the manual for surviving the late 2020s. Rosen gives us the language to describe the intangible ROI of community and the powerful work of building a family tapestry that is stronger because it is shared.