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Money Skills For Kids
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The education system today may be fantastic at teaching our children reading, math and writing skills, but when it comes to teaching them about real world issues like money, it gets a failing grade. Where did you learn about money? Did you have rich parents that taught you everything? Did you read about it? Or did you learn by trial and error in the real world? As a parent, the best gift you can give your child is knowledge about these basic money management strategies

Pay yourself first

Managing money and building a secure financial future is not all about rates of return and investment amounts but more about habits. As soon as your child is old enough, and starts dealing with money, start teaching them one of the core principles of wealth creation, pay yourself first. We all know if we take the route of paying all the bills and then investing what is left over, there never seems to be any left over. So instead, take the alternative approach of paying yourself first. Teach them to get in a habit of setting aside 10% of whatever they earn and put that money aside for long term … READ MORE ...

Elizabeth Cook by — February 10, 2019 in Math Games

Preparing Your Kid for School
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Preparing her child to the entrance to the infant school is a topic of interest for many parents. This is a year that is said to be pivotal because the child learns to read and write. As a parent, the big responsibility is often very heavy on his shoulders. So to help you live more calmly this time here are some tips.

Resume to school

It is common for children to have staggered hours during the holidays. Also it is important to plan before the school year, an adjustment period where you will sleep your child earlier and earlier in a progressive manner. Also, on day j, it will be returned to school rhythm and be in shape for new learning he has to do.

Defuse the situation

Do not harp on him for all the holidays he will enter the high school. And it’s time over for fun. But you say that this is a year like any other, and what he’s capable as others, to learn all new things, because they’re adapted to their age.

Share your feelings

If you’re feeling particularly stressed out by this autumn, take the time to ask about the reasons for … READ MORE ...

Elizabeth Cook by — February 2, 2019 in School Learning Games