These are the same teens who wisely ask parents to set rules and enforce them, provide discipline, hold them accountable, and be role models. However, when these same kids start thinking about money, different things come out of their mouths. Suddenly they sound like shallow, petulant brats. We have arrived in the 21st century with an attitude that our kids deserve everything bigger and better than what we had, including the latest electronic gadgets. Parents feel pressure to

By Dr. Michele Borba Get on board with the other parent. Anytime you are responsible for the care of another child always introduce yourself to the other kid’s parent. You can exchange emergency information but also bring up discipline. “Are here any special rules you’d like your child to follow?” What would you like me to do if they act up when they’re with me?” A brief chat will clue you into the parent’s discipline views and also make things easier in case there is a probl

Experts are consistent that being a great role model is one of the most important factors in raising strong, responsible kids. It is pretty clear that if you want to raise caring kids, you need to show them daily what that looks like. If you want your kids to be responsible, clean, whatever it might be…show them, not tell them. This is not a new or revolutionary concept. However, there are other areas that are not as clear. I have found with my kids that role modeling these t

By Anne Leedom Many parents love having their kids involve in a wide variety of activities and they do love to have trendy and rather expensive clothes. But sometimes I feel this may not always be the best thing for our kids. Where do you draw the line? Kids today are very fortunate. They have so many activities to choose from compared to what was available thirty years ago. However, parents might be cautioned to take a moment and decide is it really in your child's best inte