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Money Talks: How to Handle Nosy Relatives Without Losing Your Cool
Ah, family gatherings – a delightful mix of love, laughter, and... unsolicited financial advice? If you've ever found yourself dodging probing questions about your bank account balance or investment portfolio at the dinner table, you're not alone. In fact, my Mom is regularly asking me how much I make or have saved as if deciding…
10 Tips To Keep Children Safe from Sexual Abuse
Keeping your children safe from child predators sounds like a scary proposition, but it doesnt have to be. We used to teach children about stranger danger, but studies have shown that most sexual abuse occurs at the hands of someone known to the child. He might seem like the friendliest teacher, neighbor, uncle or coach. Unfortunately, this person, who is always showing an interest in your child and working to develop trust, can sometimes be a child predator. It is difficult for adults to recognize these people for who they really are, and of course, it is even more difficult for children. Just as we teach children about the dangers associated with crossing the street or going near a hot oven, we must talk to them about recognizing and avoiding threatening encounters with child predators. I have a short list of “tips” that have helped me talk to my children about safety. Here are some suggestions:
Kids Say the Darndest Things…
Out of the Mouth of Babes: And by babes, I mean the small versions of Al Bundy that run through my house with their hands down their pants and use farting as their second language. So these two cuties, and really they are cute, have been slaying me recently with their pearls of wisdom of which I will now share with you.
How to Help Your Child Transition to New Childcare
With several arrivals and departures of child care providers in our house this past year, Im considering serving dinner on airport trays.
4 Ways to Handle that MILP (Mom I’d Like to Punch)
There’s bound to be that one mother who can’t seem to leave you alone. No matter what the situation, she finds a way to execute a snide remark about your cooking, parenting, or multitasking skills. You’ve been doing your best not to butt heads with her, but it is just getting really hard! Here are a couple tips to handle that crazy MILP: Remember It’s Not About You. As easy as …