Parents – you can have an impact on how your teenager deals with life. Remember that you are the models for them. Try not to get caught up in the fast pace. You can help them with: #2– Patience: Help your children take one day at a time, one goal at a time and do […]
Wasn’t it just a few years ago that our children spent time playing imaginary games with their friends, dress-up and Superman. Then they moved on to being teenagers and real life began to set in. Our children have just enough time to IM their friends before going to swimming practice early in the morning, then […]
Tip #10- Take a deep breath. You will get through this tough economic time. It may take dipping into your reserves of energy, inventiveness, and stick-to-it-iveness, but it can be done!
Tip #9- Older children can understand what a downturn in the economy is. They do not need to feel that parents are in a panic, but they can learn that like life itself, there are ups and downs. Commentary by Margaret Murchan, LCSW
Tip #8- Adolescents can benefit from the direct approach. Parents can show them the family budget and, in a positive way, educate them about the changes. Teens can help out if they are able to with small jobs in the neighborhood or helping out at home with younger brothers and sisters. Commentary by Margaret Murchan, […]
Tip #7- No matter the age of your child, they can know how money works. Even younger children can learn to save money and can understand that when there is not much money to spend, it is a great idea to re-use and re-cycle. Commentary by Margaret Murchan, LCSW
