There is so much pressure put on parents these days, especially moms. It often feels like a lose-lose proposition. No matter what choice is made, there will inevitably be a critic. Take breastfeeding, a highly polar issue. If you choose to exclusively breastfeed, you get accused of not including dad and others on the bonding […]
Month: April 2016
Teach your Tween to Budget (Ages 11-13)
Yesterday we addressed how to help your young child learn to handle money. Today we will look at how to teach your tween to budget. As a reminder, there are no set rules about these ages. These ages are only guidelines, a starting place as you plan. You know your child best and when to […]
Teaching Young Children to Budget (Ages 3-9)
Aunt Jessica sends $10 to her nephew on his birthday. Grandma sneaks him a $20 when she comes to visit. He collects cans in the neighborhood and recycles them for a whopping $1.20. In our culture, our children often acquire money through various means. What should they do with it? What should we do with […]
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Each Wednesday I offer a review on either a book or a product. Last week I told you about Smart.ly, and said I would talk about the book I was introduce to through their interview process, Blue Ocean Strategy. I’ll add an additional plug for Smart.ly by saying that they have a course on Blue Ocean Strategy […]
Teach your child…to budget
Thinking back to the life skills I was not taught as a child and desperately needed as an adult, this is tops on the list. When I tabulate how much money I made in my first few years in the workforce and where all that money went, my stomach churns with the sickness of regret. […]
Monday Links April 25, 2016
Faith 4 Warnings for your Twenties There is a temptation to throw away the teen years – to squander time and opportunity to futile pursuits. There are also temptations common to the twenty-somethings, particularly during single years. Prayerfully consider these warnings. Family Tweak the way you talk with your kids to help them be more successful […]
Japanese Proverbs
A few Japanese Proverbs, courtesy of the BrightSide If a problem can be solved, then it’s not worth worrying about it. If it can’t be solved, then it’s useless to worry about it. Fast means going slowly without interruption. A long journey always begins with a short one. Grief, like a torn dress, should always be left at home. He who endures for just half an hour longer […]
First 21 Days of a Bee’s Life
This photographer was challenged to study bee’s, so he decided to keep bees in his Berkeley backyard. Very interesting! Watch the first 21 days of a bee’s life in 60 seconds and learn more about threats to bees and what scientists are doing to protect them.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Each Wednesday I offer a review on either a book or a product. A few months ago I had the privilege of interviewing for a position with a new startup called Pedago. I say privilege because, while I did not get the job, through the process I was introduce to two wonderful tools: Blue Ocean Strategy, which I […]
What I want my kids to know before they leave home
While my oldest child is *only* 10, I have heard enough seasoned parents say, “They grow up quick,” to know that my 10 year old will be 20 before I know it. I can also look back at the last decade and let out a long whhheeeeewwwwww as I think about how fast these last […]