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February 5, 2022

Starts Out Innocently

  Although there’s nothing wrong with offering a reward to a child who’s earned it, parents can inadvertently foster a false sense of entitlement when they […]
January 30, 2022

A Process Of Growth

First, of course, parents and caregivers need to remember that peer pressure—defined more or less as an influence that a peer group or individual exerts in […]
January 21, 2022

The Giving Family

    When it comes to volunteering, not only is it a great way to get involved in your community, it’s also a great way to […]
January 16, 2022

Ask Questions?

You’ve listened, reassured and supported your child through tough times, but it’s also important to talk a little, if only to give them the basic skills […]
January 5, 2022

Standing Against the Entitlement Mentality

When I think of entitlement, I can’t help but recall Veruca Salt, the little girl in the red dress in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” […]
December 28, 2021

Creating a Family Mission Statement

  What do we believe as a family? What are our rules for being happy together? A great way to become more aligned is to create […]
December 27, 2021

Bank on Success

Five reasons your teen should get a checking account   As kids get older, their trusty old piggy bank may not be the best way to […]
December 24, 2021

Putting Yourself on the Priority List

They say you cannot serve anyone from an empty cup. However, too many of us relegate our own needs to the back-burner, chronically beholden to our […]
December 18, 2021

Involved Parenting Builds Enduring Connections

  When parents take time off to relax and recharge, kids learn that taking care of themselves is important. Puff says modeling plays a critical role […]