Is "Brave" a Movie for Healing a Mother/Daughter Relationship?

Disney's new movie "Brave" (although I have yet to see it) has a few qualities about it that I think make it the perfect movie for mothers to see with their daughters.  Mother/Daughter relationships may seem strained at times or maybe all the time in your mind.  "Brave" is a story that for one thing explores this sometimes troubled relationship between Merida and her mother the queen.

If you need a second reason to take your daughter to this movie, it is the story of a girl hero.  How many movies portray the girl in the role of hero.  Not many that I can think of.  I think that's what makes this a good movie to see with your daughter no matter how old she is.  I am picking up the phone right now and setting a date to see it with my own twenty-something daughter.

It May Be More Important Than Every to Teach Our Children about Time and Money Management

Given the world's bleak financial outlook and employer's expectation of increased productivity, teaching our children about time and money management may be more important than ever.  Even if you find that you are anything like me, and find yourself falling short on your own skills in these two areas, you still can teach your children a better way.  You may find that by teaching your children these skills, you may improve your own skills.  Keep in mind the best way of teaching children lessons is to be a good role model.  Children do not always listen to what we say, but they are always attentive to what we are doing.

This series will include ideas on how to teach these skills to your children, as well as some fun activities to help your child put these skills to use.