Holiday Gifts for Kids with a Financial Twist
Here are some useful tips and ideas for giving kids gifts that help them become saving savvy and money smart.
Gas Money Lessons
“Wish me luck,” Nathan said as he exited the room. “For what?” John and I both asked. “I’m about to call my manager and find out why I haven’t been put on the schedule.” Nathan has been working at In and Out Burgers since the beginning of summer. During those non-school months he clocked a lot of hours. And he was happy. Gas money and then some. When school started, his schedule was reduced to two nights a week for…
The Knowing
Parents know…life can sometimes be hectic with kids. But something as simple as establishing routine can help life run a little more smoothly and efficiently. When kids know what to expect, they feel more relaxed and in control. And because of their predictability, dinnertime-, homework-, and bedtime-routines can actually give kids a sense of mastery in handling their own lives. A tangible way to involve kids in routine is to post a large family calendar in a prominent location. With…
From the Files – Preparing Teachers to Teach
Here’s something from the files. While researching for a project I’m working on, I discovered this paper I had written back in 2001. It may be a little off the kids and money path, but I’m a teacher first and foremost and the words reflect the importance of knowing how to teach kids, no matter what is being taught. (BTW, if you read this and are interested in the two programs I talk about but don’t mention (!), let me…
The $400 Temptation
I gave my kids a test this morning. They passed but only after asking a few questions. And since they were the right questions, I allowed it. I received a special invitation in the mail yesterday from American Express. Often, these special invites go directly to the shredding box. But the marketing department at AmEx discovered how to get someone like me to open the extra large envelope. The front of the envelope offered me a $400 gift card to…