When I was a little girl, it went without saying that my father and my sisters would somehow find a way to buy my mother a bottle of Chanel No.5 for Mother’s Day. It was a tradition. Some years it was a very small bottle or the toilet water version, but only once can I…

Many of our readers are women and mothers who are experiencing a great deal of stress during this economic crisis. As a mother myself, I know just how hard it can be to carry the weight of managing family finances, taking care of the home, the kids, the homework, the animals…the list can go on…

Children are like little sponges who take in and absorb our fears and anxieties more than we can possibly comprehend. At a time when many people are experiencing financial challenges and uncertainty, it is very important that we take the time to reassure and comfort our children. Even though you may be stressed and anxious,…

One of the most painful side-effects of financial hardship is the rise of child abuse and neglect. As families struggle with day-to-day survival issues and mounting financial pressures, some parents can be pushed over the edge and end up taking their pain, anger and frustration out on their children. According to Childhelp.org, over 3 million…

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