For all the parents of teenage girls out there, does it seem as if your daughter’s life is constantly filled with DRAMA? They do too! Recently the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio commissioned a study of over 2,000 girls with diverse backgrounds, from Central Ohio. The girls ranged in age from 5th to 12th grade. […]
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Money Matters in Relationships
According to a recent study released by the National Endowment for Financial Education three in 10 Americans say they have lied to their partner about financial matters. This dishonesty can range from lying about small purchases to having secret bank accounts. However little or small, financial matters are of critical importance to a relationship. Taking […]
Family Day: A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children
Research shows that family meals are almost magical. Almost every benefit you could want for your child and your family has been shown to be related to the simple act of sitting down without the TV and eating a meal together.
Helping Children Succeed in School- Con’t
Here are some additional resources as we start the new school year from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)… The National Association of School Psychologists has a free tip sheet for parents as their children return to school. Find it here: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/home_school/b2shandout.aspx Mental Health America (formerly the National Mental Health Association) also has some […]
Helping Your Child Succeed In School- Getting Involved
Other than homework, another way parents can help their children succeed is by getting involved directly with the school. The more your child’s teacher and school administration are familiar with you, the more likely they are to keep in touch with you, and keep you aware of how your child is doing in school. There […]
Weathering Tough Financial Times As a Couple
We all know that the economic times are tough: stocks are down, unemployment is up. While the economy certainly affects our wallet, it can also affect our family. Did you know that money worries are the # 1 cause of couple disputes? In a recent study Authors, Papp, Cumings and Goeke-Morey, in the February 2009 […]