Parenting Tips
What is stressing your kids out? Here are three common sources of stress, plus practical tips parents can use to help kids cope with stress. These tips are from Sandra Blackard of the Language of Listening®. “I believe the top three sources of stress for children of any age are external pressure to perform, too little [...]
I remember saying “I hate you” to my mom – and not just once. Now I cringe to think about it! Some day your daughter will feel the same way. In the meantime, here are a few ways for mothers and daughters to reconnect. They’re from a variety of psychologists, therapists, writers, and parenting experts. [...]
If your family is dysfunctional, these tips for solving family problems will help you create a happier, healthier home life. Do you feel dissatisfied with family life? Do you find yourself spending less and less time with your spouse and kids? Or avoiding extended family members? You’re not alone. Families are complex, and having a happy [...]
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 [...]
Do you feel drained and tired after spending small amounts of time with your child? Here’s how to cope with children who are energy vampires… First, a quip about energy from Magic Johnson: “If people around you aren’t going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they’re [...]
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