Parents, Attachment, and Kids

To say that a parent's attachment to his or her kids is strong may be a negative statement. Attachment is described as secure and insecure, so it is possible to have a strong attachment that is insecure. Insecure attachment descriptors reflect parental styles associated with the types of attachment: secure attachment with parental flexibility and...
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Stress Management for Children: Advice I Learned From My Parents

Parenting is tough work. And sometimes stress management for children becomes a much needed remedy for situations spiraling out of control. Tantrums often result from stressful situations and without a doubt, there are times when it's difficult to know who is in charge. In this day and age, children often have the upper hand on parents as the dutiful...
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Teaching Money to Kids Through Piggy Banks

How are your parents teaching money to you? It may have been through your first piggy bank. Hopefully, you have been consistent in putting money into it. However there is a big difference between your piggy bank (money box) and a real bank and today I want to show you how a real bank works.The first thing you need to know about a bank is that it is...
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I'm 14, Should I Get A Job?

Is Getting A Job Valuable?If you are 14 you may wondering whether or not you should get a job...On one hand, you are still young and may not want to jump right into the workforce. On the other hand, you do want to learn great working habits at a young age, and have some pocket money to spend.In my opinion, it is always beneficial to start working...
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Work on Behavior Modification: Is Child With ADHD Responsible for His Actions?

My son has recently been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. I have thought for some time that something was not right with him, but it didn't seem serious enough to take him to the doctor. He is now on medication. However, I'm not sure how to react to him any more. Should I punish him when he misbehaves, or is his behavior beyond...
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