Turn off your iPad. Walk away from your phone. These gadgets are great, but if you're really after a rich, interactive experience, then stop staring at a screen and start enjoying the world around you. Remember how it felt to be completely amazed by the patterns raindrops left on a window? Or giggled as you ran across the lawn, the grass tickling your feet? It's easy to get … [Read more...] about 4 steps to a wonder-filled life
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How to teach your kids to save
We'd like to give our children everything, but one of the best things we can do is to teach them to earn what they want, or at least save for it. It may hurt us to say no (especially when they start whining or crying) but they need to have these money skills. And it's never too late to start. You can teach kids about money the minute they learn how to ask for things. Here are … [Read more...] about How to teach your kids to save
Are you too dependent on your boyfriend?
Are you too dependent on your boyfriend? Many strong and intelligent women turn into a damsel in distress when their man is within whining distance. 'Can you open this jar for me? Oh, this DVD manual is so confusing—please figure this out for me, honey.' It's as if, overnight, we've lost our ability to tinker with gadgets or change a lightbulb. But having a man shouldn't … [Read more...] about Are you too dependent on your boyfriend?
What to do when your child keeps bragging
Is your child a braggart? 'I'm the smartest kid in school.' 'I've got more Lego than you!' 'I got a higher Math score than you did!' No, your child isn't being obnoxious. He's just learning social skills, and he doesn't know how to assert himself without putting people off. It's also normal for them to start comparing themselves to peers, and react to another child's … [Read more...] about What to do when your child keeps bragging
Stupid, unfair, and totally damaging myths on divorce
It's sad that even in this day and age, divorce carries a stigma. 'When I tell people I'm divorced they give me this look—either they're sorry for me, or are judging me for not making my marriage work. Or, even if they don't, I am afraid they will,' admits one recent divorcee. It's crucial that we see divorce for what it is: a simple decision to end a marriage. Everything … [Read more...] about Stupid, unfair, and totally damaging myths on divorce