Preparing your son for adolescence

How can I help prepare my son for the physical, emotional and psychological changes that accompany the onset of adolescence?

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Teaching children the basics of money management

Written by Arnold Machel, CFP

It’s never too early to start your children on the road to financial freedom. Although the dollar amounts involved may be tiny, children who learn to control a small amount of money have a significant head start in adulthood over those who have no financial training. It’s not the dollar amounts that matter; it’s the life lessons learned that make the difference.  

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Talking with your pre-teen about puberty and sexuality

My child is on the verge of puberty, and I'm beginning to think that it's time we had "the talk" about sexuality and "the facts of life." Can you give me any pointers or guidelines to make this conversation as smooth and painless as possible?

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When your child is bullied at school

Written by Catherine Wilson

Children are often reluctant to tell their teacher or their parents that they are being harassed by a bully, for fear they will be further victimized by the bully for “tattling.” But silence and inaction only allows bullying to thrive.

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