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How to Teach Money Lessons to Your Kids

Family, Life

As parents, teaching kids about money is a no-no. We have this mindset that if we do, we might be turning them into materialistic individuals who grow up feeling entitled. And on Christmas and birthdays, we give useless trinkets or gift cards because giving money as gifts is seen as tacky. But it is not so in the Eastern world, particularly in China and Japan. Children and teens look forward to these occasions because they know that their older relatives will be handing out red envelopes with cash for them.  [Read more…] about How to Teach Money Lessons to Your Kids

Originally posted on November 25, 2016 @ 11:28 am

The Warning Signs of Disconnection and How to Reconnect with Your Partner

Family, Life

All relationships have their ups and downs but a prolonged lost connection with your partner can possibly lead to divorce. You may miss the early warning signs of disconnection signaling that the bond between you and your partner is breaking down. Emotional disconnect may not be immediately obvious because it can creep up on a relationship stealthily. One partner may be overloaded with work and come home too tired to talk or spend time with the spouse. Or maybe both have grown in different directions and taken on new interests that keep them apart physically and mentally.

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Originally posted on October 13, 2016 @ 5:40 am

How to Handle Money Matters to Keep a Marriage Going

Family, Life, Relationships

Money is already a tricky issue of itself but it multiplies a hundredfold when you are married. You’ll have to merge your outlook on finance management, approach to spending, needs and wants with another person who grew up under different circumstances and teachings. That’s why it’s important to learn how to handle money matters jointly with your spouse if you want to have one less strain in the marriage. [Read more…] about How to Handle Money Matters to Keep a Marriage Going

Originally posted on August 23, 2016 @ 1:16 am

Are You Suffering From Childhood Emotional Neglect? [Quiz]

Family, Life, Personal Growth, Spirit

There are many underlying reasons for depression, emotional instability, and maladjustment in adults. One of them is Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), which, while quite common is not widely understood by the average individual – even those who suffer from it.

If you’ve been struggling with depression and other negative emotions for long periods, then you may have experienced emotional neglect as a child.

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Originally posted on June 23, 2016 @ 8:30 am

10 Ways to Become a Better Son or Daughter

Family, Life

In theory, we all know that our parents want only the best for us. They have our best interest at heart, and they will do whatever is in their power to make us happy.

In reality, it is hard to remember this concept. There are many times when our beliefs and wants clash with that of our parents’. While there are many children who have good relationships with their parents, there are just as many who don’t. And even those who are in the former group have their fair share of disagreements.

Bearing our parents’ perspective in mind, perhaps we need to reflect on how we affect them. Do we make them happy? Do we treat them the way we expect to be treated?

In spite of all our differences, perhaps there are compromises to be made, and we can become better at our roles. With Father’s Day coming up, what better time to think about this?

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Originally posted on June 2, 2016 @ 8:30 am