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Life Skills for Kids

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At What Age Can Kids Stay Home Alone?

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
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10 Life Lessons Kids Need to Experience Before They Leave Home

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
I can’t say enough great things about this tool! - Forget the standard kids’ and teens’ allowance - this solution is super easy to use plus it helps teach kids how to responsibly spend money. Our family will never go back… #sponsored

A Super Easy Way to Give Your Kids an Allowance

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
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Teach Kids to Cook by Age and Ability

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
Getting kids to help with spring cleaning not only means less work for parents but also builds a life skill research says is necessary for kids' success. 8 Tips for Getting Kids to Help With Spring Cleaning

8 Tips For Getting Kids to Help Clean Your House

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
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15 Life Skills Your Kids Will Need Before They Leave Home

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
How to Teach Kids Delayed Gratification in a "Buy Now, Pay Later" World: Learning how to delay gratification and instead save money is one of the most important skills kids need to become financially secure adults. Here's how parents can nurture a delayed gratification mindset in their kids.

Teaching Kids to Delay Gratification in a “Buy Now, Pay Later” World

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
When it comes to teaching kids about money, you may be wondering what to cover. This guide includes everything children need to know about money. #teachingkidsaboutmoney

Everything Your Child Needs to Know About Money Before Leaving Home

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
How to Help Kids REALLY Understand Why Charitable Giving is Important: Help kids make the connection between their donation and its impact while also supporting worthy causes. These three websites can help.

How to Help Kids REALLY Understand Why Donating Money is Important

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
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One Brilliant Thing My Parents Did That Turned Me Into a Money-Savvy Adult

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
How to Make Money as a Kid: Whether you're a young kid or a teen, this is the ultimate guide to beginning your own business, getting a job, and making money. Includes 70+ business ideas.

70+ Ideas for How to Make Money as a Kid

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator

How Kids Who Love to Cook Can Make Money

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator

How Kids Who Love Animals Can Make Money

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
20+ ways creative kids can make money (and have fun too!).

20+ Ways Creative Kids Can Make Money

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator

How to Motivate Kids to Do Chores (Without Paying Them!)

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
Although teaching money to kids through conversations, games or books is beneficial, there's one other thing you can do to really help kids understand money management. #kids #money

Kids Won’t Really Understand Money Until You Do This

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
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Why Paying Kids to Get Good Grades Can Backfire – And What to Do Instead

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
How to Earn Money as a Kid: It's important for kids to learn the value of work - even young kids! Here are a few ways young elementary school age kids can earn money through work.

How to Make Money as a Kid: Young Elementary Kids

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator

How to Get Kids Started on Chores – and Keep Them Motivated

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
6 Things Your 5-Year-Old Should Know About Money: When it comes to teaching kids about money, even three to five-year-old kids can learn something. Here are a few lessons your kids can learn before they turn five.

6 Things Your 5-Year-Old Should Know About Money

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
Research shows giving kids an allowance is beneficial, but setting it up correctly is important. Here are 9 mistakes to avoid when giving kids an allowance.

9 Mistakes to Avoid When Giving Kids an Allowance

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
Teaching kids how to budget their money is a life skill that can begin at an early age. Here are a few ways you can help your kids get started.

How to Encourage Kids to Budget Their Money

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator

The Secret to Teaching Kids to Save Their Money

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
7 Things You Should Stop Paying For Once Your Kids Have an Allowance: When you give your kids an allowance, you're giving them the responsibility to pay for more things on their own.

9 Things You Should Stop Paying for Once Your Kids Have an Allowance

by Kerry Flatley, Certified Parent Educator
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