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Tough Love Parenting Style Prepares Children Better for the Future

Tough Love Parenting Style Prepares Children Better for the Future

As parents of two very young kids, my wife and I constantly struggle to figure out a consistent parenting style that we can call our own. I am much more easy going, generally letting the young ‘uns explore and play as they wish and only intervening when they are about to hurt themselves or get [...]

3 Things to Discuss Before Marriage

3 Things to Discuss Before Marriage

Marriage is one of those Big Commitments that requires a great deal of thought. To be perfectly honest, I have to admit that my husband and I did not have a long courtship. We met, became engaged three weeks later and married two months after that. It took two years of marriage for me to [...]

Strategies for Teaching Kids about Money and Savings

Strategies for Teaching Kids about Money and Savings

Teaching kids about money and savings is a very important part of their life-skills education. When it comes to finances, showing your children how to save — and encouraging the practice — is one of the best things you can do for them. It will help your child start down the lifelong path of financial independence. Here are some strategies you can use to teach your kids to save money.

Parenting moves to social media

Parenting moves to social media

Parents are signing up for social media accounts and friending their kids, in part to monitor kids online activities, and in part to communicate with their kids