Gratitude Journal Many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving this week and especially during this time of year, we take time to count our blessings or to give thanks. It is great to do this on Thanksgiving Day, but it is even better to focus on being a more grateful, kind and […]
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What to Do When Your Child Tells a Lie
One behavior that parents of young children most fear is lying; what parent hasn’t had the image of their child growing up to be a criminal, living a life full of deception in which they can never be trusted, all because the child didn’t tell the truth in pre-school? Some parents think their child is […]
Teach Kids to Manage Money
It’s back to school time! If you have kids, you may be close to finishing up a flurry of shopping. While you’re spending all that money to give your kids a good start to learn this year, are you also spending time to give them a good start with money? Although the money management skills […]
School Shopping on a Budget
For some of you school is already starting and others it will come soon. If you have delayed your back to school shopping and need to get going quickly, don’t forget that a little planning can go a long way in not breaking the bank. Here a few tips to keep your budget in line […]
Why Should You Read to Your Young Children?
A recent survey from the non-profit group Reading is Fundamental found that only one-third of parents read at bedtime to their young children. While over 85% of parents report reading some of the time, 50% said that their children spent most of their time watching TV or playing video games. Why should it concern us […]
How to Get Your Children to Eat Healthy Foods
Every day on the news we hear stories about childhood obesity, programs to improve the foods served at schools, or the garden at the White House. But have you learned the steps you can take to encourage your children, grandchildren, or the children in your scout troop or 4-H club to try healthier foods like […]