Don't Buy Stuff You Can't Afford
Every Friday my Reality Check column appears in several newspapers. Here’s today’s, which is based on a blog post from last weekend. I’m Canadian, so it’s from that point of view, but maybe it will...
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Planning for Poverty
I feel like part of a parents’ job is to plan for poverty. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Yet most of us hope that our children will surpass us–that they will be more successful, more...
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How a Clothing Allowance Works
My youngest just turned 13, and in our house that means you get a clothing allowance! Why? Because I believe strongly that one of the most important lessons we can give kids is how to handle money and...
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7 Ways to Teach Kids What Life Actually Costs
How do you teach kids about money–so that they understand what life actually costs? Those of us who are blessed to be parents need to remember that we’re not raising children; we’re raising future...
View ArticleDon’t Buy Stuff You Can’t Afford
Every Friday my Reality Check column appears in several newspapers. Here’s today’s, which is based on a blog post from last weekend. I’m Canadian, so it’s from that point of view, but maybe it will...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Planning for Poverty
I feel like part of a parents’ job is to plan for poverty. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Yet most of us hope that our children will surpass us–that they will be more successful, more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How a Clothing Allowance Works
My youngest just turned 13, and in our house that means you get a clothing allowance! Why? Because I believe strongly that one of the most important lessons we can give kids is how to handle money and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7 Ways to Teach Kids What Life Actually Costs
How do you teach kids about money–so that they understand what life actually costs? Those of us who are blessed to be parents need to remember that we’re not raising children; we’re raising future...
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How FamZoo Can Help Kids “Own” Chores–While Teaching Money Skills!
What if there were an app that could help your kids get more responsible with chores–and with money? We’ve been talking this month about emotional labor and mental load–how to balance all the details...
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