For the past 4 years, Nurse Rona Renner, host of the radio show Childhood Matters, has been our parenting advice expert.  In case you've missed any of her advice we'll be recapping her columns over the next few months.  To sign up to receive advice in our monthly e-Happenings, click here. Listen to Childhood Matters live on Sunday mornings from 7-8 am on 98.1FM, 89.1FM and 105.1FM.  

This week Nurse Rona Renner answers tough questions about helping your children understand effects the economic crisis may have on your family.

Q: I’m not sure if I should tell my 5 and 7-year-old children that we may need to move and find a less expensive house cause I lost my job.

A. Kids listen to parents talking on the phone, through the bedroom door, and in the car, when you think they’re not listening. So it’s important to “zip it” and not talk with friends and relatives about your fears and money issues when children can hear you. Yet it is essential to have an honest conversation with your children about the changes your family is dealing with...

Click here to read her the rest of her column Economics Is Not Child's Play!

This entry was posted on 08/17/09 and is filed under Natalie Khtikian.
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