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Dec

26

What your beliefs about money are teaching your kids

It’s important to pay attention to your language about money when talking to your children.…

Dec

13

From the archives: Home for the holidays

Q: Since our children were young, we have traveled to see family for the holidays. Now they are getting older and have started to mention they want to stay home Christmas Day; what should I do?

A. Great question! The real question is what do YOU want to do? Some …

Nov

15

From the archives – Balancing the needs of my family

Q: I have a child with autism and find his therapies/needs consume the majority of my time. I am happy to give him everything I have but worry I am neglecting my other kids even though they say they understand. How can I find a happy balance?

A. Great question!…

Nov

13

The (not-so) Magic Trick To Never Bring Your Kids Stuff To School Again

Showing support for your kids doesn’t mean being at their beck-n-call.  You get to choose.  In this video Laura shows how she supports her kids and it’s NOT bringing her kids stuff to school.…

Oct

23

Are you really listening?

You can show your kids (and others) in your life how much you care by really listening to what is said. Listen to this video to hear what Laura has to say about being present.…

Oct

18

From the archives – My Kids Keep Forgetting Their School Stuff!

Q: My kids are constantly forgetting stuff they need for school and because I work from home they call expecting me to drop it off. It’s really frustrating for me to drive back and forth but I feel bad they don’t have what they need when I know I can …

Sep

20

Parenting Corner – Coping with grief

Q.  My father recently died, and my children were very close to him so it’s hitting them especially hard.  Do you have any tips to help kids with their grief?

A.  I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing someone you love can be difficult for a family.  Below …

Aug

23

Parenting Corner – My son hates camp

Q. My son is at overnight camp for two weeks and after 3 days wants to come home. He is totally miserable but I think it’s important he stick it out, while my husband wants to let him come home. What do we do?

A. Great question! This is a …

Jul

26

Parenting Corner – Our kids are miserable at our summer house!

Q. We decided to buy the summer house we’ve always dreamed about and our 14 and 16-year-old kids are miserable.  My oldest daughter (a new driver) is driving home 2 hours twice a week to work a summer job and to be with her friends.  I’m against it but feel …

Jul

19

Parenting Corner – Teaching self responsibility (re-post)

Q. I have three kids, ages 6, 9 and 12; how can I empower each of them to be self responsible?

A. Great question!  Empowerment begins at home by creating opportunities for your kids to have greater responsibility and to set standards for themselves.  Household chores are an ideal way …