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2 confidence-building tools for parents to set kids up for 'a lifetime of success,' from a mental performance coach
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (788+ words) If you don't make boosting your child's self-esteem "one of your top priorities" as a parent, you could jeopardize their future success and happiness, says mental performance coach Cindra Kamphoff. "Parents need to be more aware of the confidence crisis…...
Nearly 1 in 5 eligible filers miss this 'valuable' tax credit, IRS says — how it can boost refunds
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (509+ words) The earned income tax credit, or EITC, is a tax break for low- to moderate-income workers, which increases based on family size. It's a fully refundable credit, which means certain filers can receive the full amount, even with zero taxes…...
Gen Z is embracing the prenup, says family law attorney: ‘The taboo of divorces is long gone’
1+ week, 1+ day ago (404+ words) Prenups are on the rise, says Jacqueline Combs, a Los Angeles-based matrimonial and family law attorney. A prenuptial agreement spells out how financial assets like investments, real estate and joint accounts will be divided in the event of a divorce....
I'm a Harvard-trained psychologist who worked with 1,000 kids: Why so many children are struggling today—and what they need from parents
1+ week, 2+ day ago (488+ words) If you're thinking it's tougher to be a kid these days, you're right. Sky-high rates of depression, anxiety, and chronic school absenteeism tell us that all is not well. While Covid-19 didn't help, these trends were in motion well before…...
This anti-perfectionist parenting rule is 'good for your kids to see,' says child psychiatrist—here's why
1+ week, 3+ day ago (355+ words) Social media is packed with images of smiling toddlers and perfect childhoods. And they're having an effect on parents. Eighty-five percent of millennial parents believe social media creates unrealistic parenting expectations, according to a 2024 Children's Hospital of Chicago survey of…...
Trump accounts have 'more unanswered questions than answered,' expert says. What's still unknown
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (1083+ words) On the heels of a massive publicity push, more than 1 million people have signed up for Trump accounts, according to a post by the White House'on X " well ahead of the July launch date. "The president has called on business…...
Could ‘Toy Story 5’ help parents get kids off screens? ‘Sit down together, watch it together, talk about it,’ says expert
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (384+ words) In Pixar's forthcoming film "Toy Story 5," the toys have a new problem to solve: technology. After their kid, Bonnie, receives a new Tablet-like toy, Jessie, Rex, Forky and the rest of the gang must fight to keep her playing. "It's…...
Ivy League-trained child psychologist: People-pleasing kids can become unhappy adults—3 ways to fix it early
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (571+ words) Agreeable kids may seem convenient. They're more likely to let their parents tie their shoes, apply sunscreen or eat their vegetables without fuss. But if kids only comply with rules to make their parents happy, they're more likely to become…...
3 lessons we're teaching our kids about money
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (986+ words) Financially literate people tend to build more wealth, live happier lives and even have better health outcomes. So, it's essential to teach your children financial literacy at a young age, setting them up for success as they enter into the…...
What parents need to know about car insurance for teens
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (915+ words) Your child turning 16 is a big milestone. But while you've spent time researching the safest cars and how to help them pass their driver's test, you'll also need to update your car insurance. Because they're newer drivers and statistically more…...