Guest Contributor: Katie McAuliffe Campbell. Kate is a respected Financial Advisor who understands kids and the importance of teaching them about money. This article provided by courtesy of Katie McAuliffe Campbell, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 6 Tips For Teaching Kids About Money Among the many responsibilities of adulthood, managing personal finances is one of the most important life skills your kids can learn. Unfortunately, many of us have had to learn about … [Read more...]
Quarters for the month: Bed Making
When something you've put on your site has been pinned (on Pinterest) over 180,000 times, it causes you to take notice and reflect. The post is Life Skills. As my children get older, I'm even more aware that my responsibility is to teach and train them, not handle all tasks for them. How am I doing with teaching my children Life Skills? How are my kids doing? Well.... not so good. We're about where we left off at the end of the summer. So, I plan to start monthly goals. No judging - … [Read more...]
Mom Spotlight: Daddy Dollars & Mommy Mart
Just in time for Back-to-School, Carmela is here to share how she keeps her kids motivated throughout the school year. She told me that the Dad Dollars and Mommy Mart reminded her of Summer Points. She has four boys, ages 11, 10, 6 and 1. Great for teaching responsibility and not nagging! Background I started this program in 2009 when I was working full-time (and pregnant with my 4th!). It was a megawatt struggle to get myself dressed for work and three kids ready for school AND OUT THE … [Read more...]