Stressed About Money? The Kids Might Be, Too

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With nothing but dire financial news ruling the airwaves lately, you can be certain children have pricked up their ears. As hard times begin to hit home—and purse strings yank tighter—how much of your worries should you share with the kids? U.S. News asked David Palmiter, a Scranton, Pa., clinical psychologist expert in counseling children and families, for advice on how and when to discuss difficult topics with children—without upending their whole world. Excerpts:

http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/childrens-health/2008/10/09/stressed-about-money-the-kids-might-be-too.html