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Reader Tip of the Week: Make a date with your teen

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If you have teens at home, give them time instead of money, says Richard E. Allard of New Port Richie, Fla. Schedule an hour a week for just the two of you. “That hour should be reserved for intimate talks, … Continue reading

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Connect with your children during dinner

To keep her kids engaged during the dinner hour, Amy Sheon of Oberlin, Ohio, found success when she interrupted her sulky 11-year old daughter and said, “OK, if you’re not going to talk about your day, then tell us without … Continue reading

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