Archive for September, 2009

Building a Toddler’s Self-esteem

Babies get their self -image from their parents, and those around them. But as they grow older and more independent, self-esteem comes from another source.
As toddlers work to master new things, their self-image comes from accomplishement.
You can see it on their faces the first time they take a few steps on their own. They stagger […]

Money Affair

Are you  cheating on your spouse ?  It does not take an affair to be unfaithful to your mate.
Today, there is a new kind of cheating going one and it involves a love affair with Eddie Bauer,  or Callaway golf. More than ever, people are lying to their spouses about how much they spend.
In fact, […]

Raising Money Savy Kids

There is no easy road to financial success but there is a proven one ! and that what every kids should learn.
Have you heard of  the ” 10-10-10-70 ” rule of budgeting ?  It is a concept that guranteed to raise $ wise kids for years  to come. Here is how it works.
Each month young […]

Children and Finances

Source: Dr James Dobson
There is an old song that says” The best things in life are free.” That may be true, but a lot of kids today are growing up taking this sentiment too literally and they never learn the  value and the importance of work.
My friend, Ron B, is a financial consultant and the […]

Risks of Complusive Parenting

Source: Dr James Dobson
We have spoken on several occasions about parents who couldn’t care less about their children but today I want to address those at the other end of the continuum, referring to mothers and fathers for whom the kids are the only important thing in their life.
They cannot spare the time for recreational, […]

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