I put a pad of paper on the kitchen counter and told my son if he wanted anything specific to write it down. The following morning I'd be making a trip to the grocery to pick up soda, candy, snacks and anything else he wrote down on the list. My … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons I Gladly Buy $100 In Junk Food For My Teenager
My son got his first part-time job at a grocery store through a friend of ours. It was literally as easy as him turning in an application and going in for an informal interview where they essentially told him he was hired as soon as he walked in. So … [Read more...] about Teens And Money: Teaching Valuable Interview Skills
Part of being a successful parent is knowing which battles to fight. Children need instruction and guidance, but they are their own individuals as well. It's important to let them figure out who they are, and express themselves in their own way. As … [Read more...] about Parenting: Letting The Little Things Go
Parents sometimes have a hard time letting go of their children. It's hard to watch them grow into young adults, require less of their parents, and become more independent. Most children seem in a hurry to spread their wings, but sometimes … [Read more...] about Parenting: You’ll Be Amazed At What Kids Can Do On Their Own
When my son got his first part time job earlier this year, I toyed with discontinuing his weekly allowance. I never acted on that impulse, so my son has continued to earn a sum of money each week for completing assigned responsibilities. One of those … [Read more...] about When Kids Disobey: Punishment, or Dock Their Allowance?
When my son started his junior year of high school in September, I put him on a lunch budget. The plan was to $35 into his lunch account every two weeks allowing him to purchase the base lunch provided by the school, as well as the occasional extra … [Read more...] about Parenting Challenge: Should I Give My Teen Cash For School Lunch?
