It may be surprising to find out that people who do not know how much they spend on groceries each month are twenty times more likely to be over their heads in debt than those who know exactly how much they spend on food each month.Those who are struggling with debt are always … [Read more...] about How to Cut the Fat from Your Family Food Bill
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When to Talk to Kids About Alcohol
Talking to children about alcohol is a hard topic for any parent. After "the talk" it's probably one of the hardest talks you will ever have with your children. When to give them the alcohol talk is important. You need to do it, just like you need to give them the other talk, … [Read more...] about When to Talk to Kids About Alcohol
Tips for Talking to a Teen Drinker About Alcohol
Talking to someone who already is using alcohol can be difficult. You want to help the person but you also want to keep the trust and bond that you have with that person. When you are talking to a child or your child about alcohol use and they are using alcohol, there are a few … [Read more...] about Tips for Talking to a Teen Drinker About Alcohol
Talking to Kids About Getting Help After Alcohol Use
Talking to kids about help for alcohol use is important. They need to know that there is somewhere they can go if they are having a problem or a friend is having a problem. There are tons of places you can tell your child about and here are some of them. First off, let your … [Read more...] about Talking to Kids About Getting Help After Alcohol Use
The Alcohol Talk: Your Checklist
When you talk to your kids about alcohol there are many important things that you cannot leave out. There are also some things that you shouldn't do. You can sometimes forget yourself and forget about things that you want to mention when you are talking to your child. It … [Read more...] about The Alcohol Talk: Your Checklist
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