Parenting children is complicated. We love our kids and we want to help them in any way we can. We want them to feel happy and carefree, but we also want them to be self-sufficient and humble. As parents, we give and give and give, and we hope that one day our...
Are you aware of the environment you’re creating between you and your teen when it comes to talking about money? If you find that your teenager isn’t eager or even willing to speak to you about money, there’s probably a good reason as to why. You might be...
Do you have a teenager who’s in high school or preparing to graduate? If so, you’re probably wondering, “where has the time gone?” It might seem like just yesterday you were changing diapers and rocking your little one to sleep and now they’re preparing to go...
The topic of money should never be off the table. If we want to raise teenagers who have a healthy relationship with money, we need to talk about it. For some, this seems obvious and it’s a walk in the part. For others, it’s more like nails on a chalkboard or...
Words matter. The things you say over and over again – let’s call them your “mantras” – they matter. What you say about money – your “money mantras” – they really matter. This is especially true if you live with impressionable teenagers. If you haven’t noticed,...
Your kids. They’re your everything. You give your all to them in the hopes they have a joyful and fulfilled life. The sacrifices parents make for their kids is almost a badge of honor amongst parents, especially moms. “That’s just what you do for you kids”...