Financial Education for Kids Thought for the Day: Starting Financial Education for Kids Early May Help Them Learn Self-Control
Getting kids started on the financial education path early is strongly suggested by research. Inhibition is “the ability to stay focused on a task in the face of internal and external…
Financial Education for Kids Thought for the Day: Why You Don’t Need to Tie Chores to Your Kids’ Allowance
“Why shouldn’t I tie chores to allowance?” This is a question I am commonly asked. Chores are an important part of growing up. They will help your kids learn…
Allowance 3.0: A 3-Step Plan to Increase Money Responsibility for Your Tween
The endless holiday parties are finally over, and by now you’re probably trying to shed your holiday handles, still trying to figure out how to connect your latest gadget…
4 Blog Posts to Start the New Year Right
Happy New Year! I touched on a number of key topics last year related to financial education for kids. I thought it might be helpful to point out a…
The Secret to Stopping In-Store Temper Tantrums
The tears well up. Her fists clench. Your fists clench. Here it comes. The scream. The rapid-fire toe tapping. The fist pounding. The embarrassment. You’re a better parent…
3 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids to Spend Smart
The Money Mammals like to sing, “We’ll Share & Save & Spend Smart Too!” Here are three easy ways that you can teach your kids the last part of that…