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We live in a world of excess. In general, we have more than the generations before us.
Thanks to technology, we expect most things to be done for us instantly. We don’t like to wait too long.
Unfortunately, that excessive lifestyle is something many people unknowingly pass on to their children. What’s worse, the more our kids expect, the less content they are likely to be. Is that what you want them to learn?
Parenting is one of the most rewarding things in the world. But any parent will tell you, it can also be one of the most stressful things.
This has been especially true for parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the weeks have turned into many months, parents have had to grapple with an ever-changing normal and the anxiety and stress of parenting has begun to take its toll on many, if not most, parents.
Depending on how old your children are, you might not think much about the importance of teaching them money management. But the reality is, you’re already teaching them, even if you don’t realize it.
Kids are perceptive. You probably already know that as a parent. But most parents don’t recognize that their children are watching the way they manage money too.
Thus, the first way to teach your children how to manage money is to set a good example. Take a look at your own spending habits.
Beyond that, what else can you do to teach your children more about money management?
The start of a new year tends to make people think about goals and resolutions they’d like to accomplish. Whether it’s to lose weight, get more organized, or get better sleep—New Year’s Resolutions are often fairly traditional.
When you’re a parent, though, your objectives for the new year can be different.
This year, don’t just think about some of the more “common” resolutions when you consider your goals and aspirations. Think about what you can resolve to do in order to be a better parent, partner, and person.
It’s not uncommon for children to get upset. We often forget that little people can have big (sometimes very big) emotions.
The problem? If you have a toddler or preschooler, they may not always be able to express those emotions the way they want, even if they are viewed as bright or gifted in other areas. And that can be frustrating for everyone.
Not every child learns the same way. Some children are more hands-on and others are visual learners. Finally, some children need more individual attention than others.
In thinking about all of the factors that play into learning, it makes it pretty easy to understand why different approaches could help children more than one “standard” learning style.
It is not unusual after having shared with a caregiver or caregivers that their child has a learning disability that a caregiver will ask me, “What do we tell others about my child’s learning disability? or “Should we tell people that they have a learning disability?”
You may feel like you are having a difficult time wrapping your mind around the idea that your child has a learning difference and, therefore, you are reluctant to share that information with others, including family. You may wonder if they will understand what you are explaining to them or whether that person unknowingly or knowingly will make things worse for your child or make them feel ostracized.
Almost every family has their own Thanksgiving traditions that are celebrated each year.
You may not even realize how special it is when you wake up early to start cooking, turn on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, or prepare a big breakfast. But these little moments can be big for your family. They create memories that will last a lifetime.
When thinking about the theme of the holiday, gratitude should really be at the center of most of those traditions.
Hi, my name is Decia Dixon, PhD. I work with awesome families, like your family, to help them achieve happiness and stability in their homes. I also help parents and children pinpoint struggles in learning and identify unique strengths and weaknesses to develop a plan of action.
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