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Want to Start a Family in 2008?

Many childless couples worry they can’t afford to have children. Looking at cost estimates in our current economy of $200,000 to $500,000 to raise one child for 17 years it is no surprise. Certainly having a child is a huge expense, but so is buying a home or saving for your retirement. If you sincerely want children, don’t let cost hold you back. Instead, use smart money management and good budgeting to allow you to invest in your bundle of joy. While most families don’t think ahead about money matters when they have kids, it is certainly beneficial to do … Continue reading →

Sending Clear Messages

Naughty, good boy, lousy attitude What do these messages mean? When we tell our kids that they are being naughty, to us it’s clear cut what we mean. But kids are concrete thinkers and often the messages that we send to them are not as clear as we think. As a goal, parents must learn how to send clear messages to our kids that they understand. In the book, Common Sense Parenting, by Raymond Burke and Ronald Herron, the authors offer a great chapter on how to send clear messages. They tell us that we have to tell our kids … Continue reading →

7 Keys Of Successful Parenting

Would you like to know the secret to how you can become a successful parent? Author and pediatrician Marianne Neifert offers what she calls her 7 Secrets of Successful Parents in the April 2000 issue of Parenting. Read on to find out what they are. (1) Provide unconditional love and encouragement to your child Strive to make your children feel cherished by simply giving them your time and attention. It can be as simple as reading a book, playing or just talking together. Also, show your kids that you value what they have to say by really listening when they … Continue reading →