Are you a mom to a teenager? Then you know all too well how hard it is to discipline and connect to this strange, emotional, hormonal creature that your child has turned into. We can't tell them what to do or expect them to follow 'because I said so.' So how do we talk to our teen? … [Read more...] about 4 tips for dealing with teenagers
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How NOT to talk to kids about money
We all want our kids to learn how to handle money wisely. We want them to save, make smart purchase decisions, and to eventually be able to set financial goals. However, sometimes our good intentions create the opposite effect. We end up nagging, or our little 'money talks' end up making our kids feel anxious about money, or feel guilty about asking for what they want. Here are … [Read more...] about How NOT to talk to kids about money
7 Tips for Raising Respectful Kids
Has your child ever rolled his eyes while you were talking? Or shrugged his shoulders and said, 'I know, know… yadda yadda yadda.' Do you sometimes feel that they're too 'casual' with you, and talk to you more like you're a friend than a parent? Many of grew up with—and rebelled against—the rule, 'Children should be seen and not heard.' We vowed to cultivate a healthy, open … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Raising Respectful Kids
5 Ways to Reach Out to Your Teenager
All parents want to have a close, healthy relationship with their kids. But what do you do when your once-affectionate daughter suddenly turns into a sullen teenager? Or, after an ugly divorce, you move out-of-state, and your few custody visits seem strained? The good news is that no matter how 'distant' your kids seem, they really do want to be close to you. The … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reach Out to Your Teenager
6 Ways to Communicate Effectively with Your Children
Communication is perhaps the most important thing in building a tightly knit family. Parents need to be able to communicate clearly with their children, and children need to be able to talk to their parents without any reservations. Without an open channel of communication, family relationships will not reach their full potential. … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Communicate Effectively with Your Children