Parents Are The Missing Link - A True Story (EXPERT)

You say that your child's happiness and mental health are your top concerns.  So what do you do when your child is depressed and hurting? Maybe hurting himself? Of course you get help.  There are therapists and counselors, in-patient and out-patient programs specifically for children and ...

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Spring Cleaning: 3 Ways To Teach Your Kids About Saving Money

Now that we've mostly come out of hibernation (are you with us, Minnesota?) it's time to air out and clean out. Done any spring cleaning yet? You can clean out and organize your closets and clean your car all while saving some ...

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You Are the People You Hang Out With

From the day you are born you are like a sponge, absorbing the thoughts and opinions of others. You might say that every person with whom you come in contact is a mentor, influencing how you see yourself and the world. What are you taking in - negativity or inspiration, garbage or gold? And what do you put back ...

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How To Reduce Conflict With Your Kids (EXPERT)

“You’ve got to accentuate the positive.”  (Song by Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer, 1944)   A positive attitude (or even a less negative attitude) has the potential to change lives.  This old song lyric came to mind while reading Read More

6 Steps For Overcoming Obstacles With Teens

“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.  It’s a phrase worth considering at every brick wall we encounter, and at every disappointment.  It’s a reminder that failure is not just acceptable, it’s often essential.”  Randy Pausch, The Last ...

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