Guides to Kids, Money & Life
Yes, kids do come with instruction manuals.
Books
10 Books That Will Empower You to Teach Your Kids About Money
College
The Complete Guide to Saving for Your Children’s College
Vehicles
The Complete Guide to Kids & Cars (Finances, Rules, & Buying Tips)
Definitions
15 Finance Terms Your Child Needs to Understand
Preparation
11 Things Every Child Must Know About Money
Gratitude
Teaching Thankfulness & Gratitude
Finance in Schools
The Need for Children’s Financial Education
Teach Finances
5 Realistic Ways to Teach Your Children About Finances
Blogging With Kids
How to Help Your Child Start a Blog: The Complete Guide
From the Blog
We publish a new article every Tuesday. Why Tuesdays? We have no idea.
A New Perspective on Gift Giving: How to Give More by Giving Less
Consumerism affects our children daily. Parents expect to spend close to $1,000 on Christmas gifts for their children each year, and somehow the average shopper manages to rack up even more than that in holiday debt. We’re teaching our children that they deserve a big Christmas, and that presents come before financial responsibility, while neither are actually true.
Defining Minimalism and Our Journey to Get Rid of 5,000 Things in 2019
How many things do you own? You probably have no idea, unless you’re weird or a minimalist who can actually count them. If getting rid of 5,000 things peaks your interest, you might just be a minimalist in the making. But before we dive into what it means to be a minimalist, let’s talk about what minimalism isn’t.
How to Craft a Peacefully Productive Morning Ritual With Your Kids
What do your mornings look like? Do they look more like peaceful time together with your spouse and kids, or more like… chaos? Peaceful mornings are possible, but it takes a little preplanning. Let’s talk about the ideal rituals and routines you can implement with your family. Mornings should be something to look forward to.
The Guide to College Prep Tests (20 Study Resources for the ACT and SAT)
If your child wants to get into a good college, intentional test prep is essential. Your kid’s ACT or SAT score will determine which colleges and scholarships are available. It’s best to start preparing for these tests as soon as possible. Let’s talk about the different tests—ACT, ASVAB, PSAT, SAT—and look at the abundance of resources available to help your child study.
When Should Your Kid Have Their Own Phone? A Real Conversation
My daughter had a heart-to-heart with me about getting a phone. She feels like she’s missing out on a lot by not having a phone. Namely, her friends’ group chat. The conversation with my daughter was interesting, but it gets even better in our household.
Alarming Studies That Show How Advertising Affects Your Kids (And How to Protect Them)
Kids have the largest influence in what and where your family eats, entertainment choices, family vacations, and many other aspects of your life, according to a study on homes in Canada. Advertisers not only know this, they exploit it. I’ve got some alarming facts and stats that I’ve provided in this concise little guide that only takes a few minutes to read. The goal is to spread awareness.
How Much it Costs to Raise a Child to 18 (And How to Make it Cost Much Less)
It costs an average of $233,610 to raise a child from birth to age 17, according to a USDA study. What all does that cost include? Is there a way to do it for less without sacrificing the important stuff? Let’s look through the different types of expenses, how to reduce the costs, and how to live differently.
40+ Christian, Family, and Children’s Finance Blogs
It’s not uncommon for someone to start a finance blog, write some good posts, and then disappear off the face of the earth. It’s easy to spot when you go to a blog and see that their last post was right around the time internet was invented. I’ve found some really great Christian and family finance blogs, while filtering out the ones that were updated while Lincoln was in office.
How to Help Your Child Start a Blog in 2019: The Complete Guide
The minimum age to use most blogging platforms is 13. Younger kids can still blog, but you’ll have to set up the blog and assist. 13 is simply the minimum age for your kids to set up a blog of their own, on their own. There are many benefits to blogging for your kids, so let’s dive in to see how blogging can improve their life and yours, because I truly believe it can.
The Complete Guide to Kids & Cars (Finances, Rules, & Buying Tips)
It’s time for your kids to start driving! What an exciting [and terrifying] feeling. The good news is that you’ll be informed, so you don’t have to be caught off guard by any of the common craziness that surrounds the first years of teen driving.