They dont teach our children how to manage money and the importance of credit in school, while children have their own money from a young age through allowances, part time jobs, bake and garage sales and more.The moment your child begins to know what money is and begin coming into contact with it, is the moment educating them how to manage it begins. The first thing to teach them is the value of money and why it is important to save it.Encourage...more
Stereotypes abound about teenagers and how they drive. Unfortunately, a lot of statistics support these stereotypes, so insurance companies charge a great deal of money when you want to insure a teenager. While prices are generally a lot lower for girls, boys don't have to cost a fortune to insure and girls can get even more savings.Safety FirstSafe CarsIf you want to make sure you precious child is safe and save money, start with the vehicle...more
If you want to negotiate your child support or custody agreement, the best outcome is always a negotiation reflected in a Separation Agreement. You dont want a Judge deciding issues for you regarding your children. And, your best chance for agreement is to know how to effectively negotiate with your spouse. Be prepared for reasonable compromise. If you insist upon standing on principle, be prepared to pay your lawyer for it.To get you started on the right negotiating path you should do as much research as possible. You can find information online and there are also books on these issues, like "Separating from Your Spouse 101". That way, youll know what youre talking about and how to talk to get to a fair agreement.For now, take note of these 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Negotiating:1.Thinking logic will prevail. Negotiating is about human behaviour and emotion (especially when its about your children). You need to be able to navigate through both your emotions and your spouses.2.Taking a No personally. When you your spouse says No to your proposal, dont take it as a personal rejection. Look at it as an invitation to keep talking.3.Withholding information. Give your spouse all the...more
Robert Kiyosaki-Raising Kids to Become Entrepreneurs Robert Kiyosaki in his book called "The Cashflow Quadrant" say that the schools system is training your kids to become good employees - they're not designed to groom innovators, problem-solvers, or future entrepreneurs.So if you want your kids to be in a position go beyond the paycheck...more
"Building Self-Esteem in Your Kids"Self-Esteem (SE) is your child's internal barometer as to how they see themselves. It is the core value or worth they place upon themselves. SE is the primary resource affecting the degree of happiness or unhappiness, success or failure your child will experience in the world.Our children's SE begins at infancy...more
Kind-hearted people confronted with photographs of needy children in the world's poorest countries sometimes ask, "Is adoption the answer?"Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Madonna have, after all, adopted several children from developing countries. They are bringing these children up a world away from their poverty-stricken beginnings.Adoption is a huge undertaking. Even when it involves children from within the United States, it means complete life changes for both the adopter and adoptee. The child becomes part of the family forever, with all the joys and responsibilities that brings. Children available for adoption overseas present more challenges, such as legal and financial obstacles. The new parents are aware that the adopted child is leaving his or her community, culture and heritage far behind. Sensitive adjustments are needed to make the transition a happy one. Overseas adoption can certainly be worth the effort. But adopting a child, particularly one from a far-off country, is a serious and lifelong commitment. Would-be adopters are truly compassionate. They want to help children who are barely surviving in the poorest regions of Africa, Asia and Central and South...more
The Secret to Taming an Angry Child and Stop Toddler Tantrums Many moms and pops struggle when youngsters appear to be angry... and frequently for no obvious reason. Yet, there sometimes are reasons. You may not know what those reasons are...more
A buyer's guide to kids ATV Buying a kids ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) could be a confusing task. Often, most people do not know how to go about buying the ATV. There are so many factors to consider. Size, make, price and safety are examples...more
How Much Fish Oil Is Needed For Autistic Kids? As well as discovering how much fish oil is needed for autistic kids, it is also vital to ensure the oil is high quality too, being pure and high in omega 3 fatty acids. Learn the facts here and...more
What Makes The Best Omega 3 Supplement For Kids? Finding the very best omega 3 for kids to take can really help with their overall mental and physical development, especially as the body cannot make these valuable fats and most kids (and...more
Helping Children to Develop Tolerance and Appreciation of Diversity Teaching your child tolerance makes moral sense, as well as economic sense. In this era of rapid globalization, it is likely that your child will grow up to interact and do...more
The Best Omega 3 Supplement For Kids – 4 Important Tips To Ensure They Are Effective and Safe When it comes to finding the best omega 3 supplement for kids, there are many to choose from. The truth is that the best ones are fish oils but...more