Informed Parents
Guides to help you make informed financial decisions for your kids
Kids & Cars
Everything you need to know about financing, rules, and buying tips.
Kids & Phones
A real conversation about when your child should have their own phone.
Minimalism
How to make minimalism possible,
even with kids.
Mornings
How to craft a peacefully productive morning ritual with your kids.
Save Money
How much it costs to raise a child to 18, and how to make it cost much less.
College
The complete guide to saving for your children’s college.
Money-Smart Kids
Guides to help you raise money-smart kids
Finance Terms for Kids
15 finance terms your child needs to understand.
Teaching Kids About Money
5 realistic ways to teach your kids about money.
Preparing Our Kids
11 things kids need to know about money, before leaving home.
Raising Grateful Kids
Teaching thankfulness and gratitude: How to raise grateful children.
Teaching Kids How to Blog
How to help your child start thier own blog in 2019.
Advertising Effects on Kids
Alarming stuides that show how advertising affects your kids.
From the Blog
We publish a new article every Tuesday
24 Family Minimalist Blogs to Help You Simplify Your Life
Minimalism isn’t as much a state of being as it is a goal, but really, it’s a mindset most of all. Minimalism is the opposite of consumerism. It’s intentional ownership. You’ll find that most families who lean towards minimalism are slowly downsizing their life — removing the unimportant to make room for the important.
The System We Use to Pay Our 5 Kids for Work Around the House
I see headlines on blogs all the time like, “giving your kid an allowance is the worst thing you can do.” I’ve also seen headlines promoting the opposite. I’ve seen things like, “stop paying your kids for chores,” as well. And I’ve read all of them. They all have something in common.
Why it’s Hurting Your Kids to Keep the Family Finances Private
I grew up in the “we don’t talk about money” generation. Actually, it seems like that’s been every generation. My parents didn’t talk about money, but their parents really didn’t talk about money. Somewhere along the way it became the norm to keep kids in the dark about the family finances.
How to Keep Your Kids Debt Free Forever (5 Areas of Life to Live Differently In)
For decades, debt has been a way of life for Americans. Gone are the days when a mortgage was the only sizable debt someone would take on in their life. Today, it’s not uncommon to see a car payment the size of a house payment from the ’90s.
53 Board Games to Teach Your Kids About Money (At Every Age)
Board games. What better way to connect as a family, have some fun, and learn a thing or two? Well, the games on this list may aim to teach your kids more than a thing or two.
20 Charities You Need to Know About (How to Choose the Right One for You)
You have millions of options when it comes to nonprofits in the US. That’s a blessing and a curse. It’s outstanding that so many charitable organizations exist, but as outstanding as it is, it’s equally overwhelming. I’ve selected 20 amazing causes.
A Comprehensive Guide to Minimalist, Light Travel With Kids
We’re a family of seven, so it’s hard for people to imagine that we do anything “minimally” or “lightly.” And of course, any time someone hears that we strive towards minimalism, we get the jokes about how we’re not minimalist when it comes to children.
7 Practical Lessons I Took Away From a 21-Day Daniel Fast
21 days. Fruits, vegetables, and a few whole grains. It wasn’t easy, but I can’t say it was overly difficult. I just finished the fast, and I feel great. I’ve fasted before, but this was my first Daniel Fast. I journaled daily to capture the results. I chose the Daniel Fast for 5 reasons.
8 Crucial Reasons Your Kids Must Start Investing at a Young Age
Smarter, not harder. That’s the goal, right? In investing, smarter can mean a lot of things, but one of the easiest ways to invest smarter is to invest younger. These are eight reasons it’s so important for your kid to start investing as early as possible. There are many more reasons I’m sure, but I feel like eight is enough.
47 Things You Weren’t Taught in School (That Our Kids Need to Know)
One teacher can make an everlasting impact on a child’s life. Think back to your days in school. I’ll bet you had a good teacher—hopefully several—you still remember to this day. A child spends more time in class than at home, on a typical school day… if we don’t count sleeping (at home, not in class). The time our child spends in school—the most developmental years—is valuable.