Jonathan Clements, in the Wall Street Journal today, had some useful reminders for moms and dads trying to teach their kids good money skills. We actually practice some of these on our eight-year old. Our friend, Harvey Beck at ActiveAllowance.com writes a lot in his blog about his money experiments on his two boys and finds that a lot of these strategies really work. All dads … [Read more...] about Four Financial Tricks to Make Your Child Money-Savvy
Education
Bein’ a Dad – Still the Best Anthem for Fatherhood Out There
We’ve said before and we’ll keep saying it because if you haven’t heard this song by Loudon Wainwright (he’s Rufus’ dad, if you’re under 40), you’re missing out. At every stage of “bein’ a dad,” this song rings true. The first lines go like this: Bein’ a dad isn’t so bad Except that you gotta feed ‘em… Bein’ a dad can make … [Read more...] about Bein’ a Dad – Still the Best Anthem for Fatherhood Out There
More Dads Getting Involved at School
Gone are the days in which men left all of the parenting advice and school volunteering opportunities to their wives.According to parental involvement groups such as the PTA, more fathers are taking a hands-on approach and getting involved in their children's education.Although men comprise just 10 percent of overall PTA members, this proportion increased by about 1 percent … [Read more...] about More Dads Getting Involved at School
Parent’s Participation in Children’s Education
No matter what your parenting style, the key to a successful academic experience is to partner with your children in their education. You cannot expect the school district to bear sole responsibility for the teaching of a child. Education is a process, so stick with your child each step along the way to ensure a smooth transition through the years. Know your child According … [Read more...] about Parent’s Participation in Children’s Education
How to Get Kids to Love Nature
Kids today are surprisingly tech savvy—they are familiar with the latest gizmos and, in fact, could teach dad a thing or two about using the computer, mobile phone, or console. However, this exceptional ability may be coming at a price. Today's kids are also becoming increasingly isolated from nature—author Richard Louv calls it 'nature-deficit disorder' in his book, Last Child … [Read more...] about How to Get Kids to Love Nature