Tips for Teens & Children
What’s up with the mother problems? Every question I get lately seems to be about handling problems with mothers, or moms being mean, insane, or prejudiced. Here are some solutions to four different problems readers have with their moms, ranging from money thefts to cold, loveless childhoods. First, check this quip out: “Family quarrels are [...]
Ready to distance yourself from your mother and figure out who you are? These tips for women who act and talk like their moms (and hate it) are inspired by a reader’s comment… “Do you think the mother-daughter relationship HAS to be fixed in order for the daughter to be in a functional and happy [...]
What do you do when you can’t be in the same room as your mom, much less be friends? Here are a few tips on coping with a mother who is moody and unpredictable. “I’m 45 lost my job 18 months ago; and until May, struggled along as best I could,” says P. on Questions [...]
Use these tips to take your life back from controlling parents, and stop being manipulated by even the most well-meaning mom and dad… Here’s a surprising twist on living with controlling parents: “Giving up hope is one of the healthiest, most life-affirming things you could do for yourself,” writes Dr Laura Schlessinger in Bad Childhood [...]
How do you cope on Father’s Day when you’re not getting along with your dad, you’re not speaking to him, or he refuses to talk to you? These tips on coping with Father’s Day when you don’t have a great relationship with your dad will help you respect him while honoring your own thoughts and feelings. You [...]
You love your family, but the problems seem endless. Use these tips to cope with family problems caused by siblings, parents, or other relatives. Before the tips, a quip: “Family quarrels have a total bitterness unmatched by others,” wrote Mignon McLaughlin. “Yet it sometimes happens that they also have a kind of tang, a pleasantness [...]
These tips for giving teens an allowance are from a money expert whose job revolves around giving money management tips to parents and kids! A parent asked me about giving her 13 year old teenager $50 a week for an allowance. Since I’m no expert on teens and money management, I asked the creator of KidsSave for [...]
These teen weight loss tips start with a fat blasting dance mix, and end with weight loss wisdom from Dr Oz. Before the tips, a quip: “Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time,” said Mark Twain. It’s not glamorous or [...]
If nervous about sending your child off to college, check out these tips for surviving college for parents of freshmen! They’re from a psychologist who specializes in helping new students adjust to school and achieve their college goals. These tips will help parents establish a healthy balance between being involved and supportive — but not too involved. [...]
This info about how to teach money management skills to kids (including kids’ allowance tips) is from Karyn Hodgens, creator of KidsSave — a unique money saving program that puts kids in charge of their money. Before her tips, a quip: “The easiest way to teach children about the value of money is to borrow some from them.” – [...]
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