A spoiled kid is one who thinks and acts like the world revolves around them. They’re used to getting what they want, when they want it — and if they don’t, they’ll throw a fit until they do. They ...

You’re standing in the checkout line at the store when your son grabs a “Frozen 2” stuffed animal. “Mommy, can I get this Olaf doll? I really, really want it!” When you tell him no, he yells “I hate ...

Nothing gets people more heated than arguments over how to parent. And that’s not just internet strangers – it’s the people right next to you in life. Ok, how severe are we talking? My husband and I ...

Parents are in a pickle at this time of year, caught in between conflicting impulses: the urge to indulge kids with piles of goodies and the fear of raising entitled brats who get everything they want ...

No one wants to admit that they’re putting their financial security at risk because they’re indulging their kids. And yet, it’s something normalized for many parents. “One common issue I’ve seen is ...

My husband and I have two small children. We’ve seen two sets of our married friends with kids separate, and a third is in the process. How can we avoid the same trap? Someone once gave me a great ...

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Since I write about the impact finances have on families, I often have friends and colleagues confide about financial issues they face at home. One friend recently shared that he and his wife ...

You feel a lot of pressure to make meals really well. Your heart sinks if the kids mention the fish being overcooked or there not being a special dessert. You know their dad just takes them to ...

You feel a lot of pressure to make meals really well. Your heart sinks if the kids mention the fish being overcooked or there not being a special dessert. You know their dad just takes them to ...