Articles by Lois M. Collins, KTAR.com
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Parent or pal? The downsides of being best friends with your kids
Lois M. Collins, KTAR.com | April 8, 2015 9:04 pmYoung millennials are closer than other generations to their parents, with more than half talking to a parent every single day. What happens when parents become more friend than authority figure in their kids’ lives?
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‘Soft skills’ are important at work, and in life
Greg Kratz | April 3, 2015 10:04 pmA degree from a prestigious university isn’t as important as a good work ethic, the ability to work with a team and other so-called “soft skills,” according to a new survey. And those soft skills help outside the office, too.
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5 types of moms everyone finds annoying
Heather Hale | April 3, 2015 5:04 pmWe all know at least one of these moms — and maybe it’s you.
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Do you feel like a fraud in this motherhood gig?
Molly Freestone | April 2, 2015 10:04 pmIf you feel like you’re falling apart behind closed doors, we’ve got a secret for you.
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Dave Ramsey: Paying kids for good grades creates teachable moments
Tyler Bassett | April 1, 2015 6:04 pmYou’re certainly not obligated to pay them for work or grades, but if you don’t do some of this — and teach them the proper ways to handle the money they earn — you’ll miss out on many fantastic teachable moments.
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3 ways to strengthen mother-daughter relationships
Connie Sokol | March 31, 2015 10:03 pmOur precious mother-daughter relationships will continue to change as our individual needs shift. If we adjust positively to the process in three ways, we can enjoy the sweet fruits of a truly unique and powerful connection.
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To the mom who has lost herself
Lyndsi Frandsen | March 30, 2015 10:03 pmBecoming a mom who “loses herself” is oftentimes something women try to avoid. I offer a different perspective on this negative life change and encourage women to embrace and accept this new role — even if it means leaving yourself behind.
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Are your kids sabotaging your dating life?
Rosalind Sedacca | March 27, 2015 11:03 pmFor many divorced parents, the dating scene is overwhelming enough without your children creating more difficulties. Rosalind Sedacca,CCT explains why kids sabotage their parents’ dating life, and what you can do about it.
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When a little deal is a big deal, especially for kids
Joseph Cramer | March 26, 2015 10:03 pmWhen people say, “It is not a big deal,” one has to believe them. The problem is, with kids, a little deal may be a big deal. For that matter, who is to say what a big deal or a little deal is for grown-ups?
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The middle class has had a rough couple of years
JJ Feinauer | March 26, 2015 8:03 amAccording to a new study released by The Pew Charitable Trusts, the percentage of homes that can claim a “middle-class” income has shrunk significantly since the year 2000.
