Is your teenage child asking for extra pocket money recently? And you’re worried that they might be spending more than they can afford without being financially responsible? Well, it’s time to set some financial rules and learn how to say no without alienating them. Monitor spending and look for red flags Excessive spending in recent months can be a sign of trouble, signaling that your child might have gotten themselves with the wrong crowd or are hiding something. Maybe they
It’s the holidays, and that means one thing: your child is going to be getting a lot of gifts. From friends and family to teachers and coaches, your child is probably going to be feeling pretty spoiled by the time Christmas morning arrives. Introducing your child to the idea of gratitude can be a challenge, but it’s worth the time. Below are a few tips for teaching your kid to receive gifts with gratitude. Talk about and discuss gratitude Talking
As parents, we know that sometimes our kids give us the “I don’t know” answer when we ask them a question. This can be annoying, especially when we need a reliable answer for something. But what can we do to get past this roadblock and get the information we need? There are a few different strategies we can try. In this post, we will explore these strategies in detail and talk about how to use them effectively. This is a
It’s no secret that kids can be messy. It seems like they take a special kind of pleasure in making a huge spectacle and watching you clean it up. But as parents, we can’t just give up and let them live in chaos. We have to find a way to encourage them to tidy up their rooms, and it starts with setting some rules and expectations. Allow us to share some tips on getting your kids to tidy up their
You’ve likely been told that newborns sleep a lot. And you’ve probably heard that babies should get between 12 and 15 hours of sleep every day. But what if your little one is struggling to get the recommended amount of shut-eye? You’re not alone. Statistics have it that 50 to 70 percent of parents report problems with their baby’s sleep. That’s why in this post, we will share some tips to help your baby sleep more soundly. Why is sleep
