Money Talks: How We Taught Our 7-Year-Old To Budget His Allowance
Kids ask for things. All. The. Time. That’s just part of life as a parent. But around age 7,…
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How to Introduce an Allowance (And What Rules to Set)
When my oldest asked, “Can I get paid for cleaning my room?” I knew it was time.Allowance—it’s one of…
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Teaching Kids the Difference Between Needs and Wants
“Mom, I need that giant stuffed avocado.”Sound familiar? If there’s one money lesson I repeat more than any other,…
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How to Raise a Financially Responsible Child
Raising a financially responsible child is a responsibility that falls on parents. Doing so will help your children in immeasurable ways through life.
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The Mental Load of Always Being the One Who Knows
You remember the spirit day shirt, the dentist appointment, and the empty cereal box. Then someone asks where the…
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Why It’s Hard to Feel Like Yourself After Kids
You’re standing in the kitchen, reheating your coffee again. One child needs help, another can’t find a shoe, and…
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Gentle Parenting Isn’t as Easy as Social Media Makes It Look
You’ve asked everyone to get ready three times. One child can’t find a shoe, another needs a snack, and…
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The Best Teen-Friendly Destinations in the USA
Planning a vacation with a teenager can feel like a challenge, but choosing the right destination makes all the…
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The Best Teen-Friendly Destinations in Europe
Traveling through Europe with a teenager is an adventure all on its own. I’ve learned that some days are…
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Top 10 Teen-Friendly Travel Destinations Around the World
Traveling with teens isn’t always easy! I’ve got one, and I’ve learned this the fun (and not-so-fun) way. But…
