Wondering how to keep boredom at bay for your artistically inclined daughter during her holiday break? The holiday break is the perfect time to help her hone her craft, have fun, and earn some cold … [Read more...]
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Why Does My Daughter Actually Need a Financial Diary?
Short answer: your daughter needs a financial diary so that she can learn how she spends her money.
Long story: My daughter took a field trip with her summer camp. The camp provided hot dogs, hamburgers and soda. Plus they were buying all of the materials that she needed for the experience. And they were even providing snacks before they returned home.
I gave her five dollars. We had a long conversation that the money was only to be spent on emergencies. We talked about what emergencies are. Why she might have to spend the money. And the importance of keeping it in a safe space.
If you are a parent, you know how the story ends. She spent all the money.
I wasn’t surprised that she spent the money. But if I’m honest, I was frustrated. Frustrated because she couldn’t remember where she spent the money.
Read This: Money Spending for Kids
I know what it is like to be a young girl. I get that feeling of the money is “burning a hole” in my pocket. But as her Mom – and someone who wants young people to take ownership – I realized it was a good teaching moment. I wanted to share a life lesson that my Mom had taught me–how to keep a financial diary..
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Why selling GS cookies is a game changer
It’s Girl Scout cookie time!!!!! Selling and buying cookies is much bigger than just raising money for a local troop. It’s about empowering young skills for life. What exactly do they learn? Oh let me count the ways…. OK I’ll just list three to get you started!
Ahnah Atkinson: Brown Girls N’ Pearls – Kidpreneur interview
My name is Megan Atkinson and I am the Momager of Ahnah Atkinson of Brown Girls N’ Pearls Ahnah is a six year old entrepreneur, jewelry maker, model, youtuber, gymnast, and dancer. Her business was createdto assist young girls like herself to remain excited about wearing uniforms. The missions to empower and encourage little girls […]
Stop worrying about the bedsheets and stress over this if your daughter is moving to college this fall
Is your daughter heading to college for the first time? Super congrats!! And I know you must excited/nervous/overwhelmed/joyful about the transition. It’s a big BIG move. But I beg you. Stop stressing over the damn bed sheets. Your daughter will figure out how to make a bed. Seriously. Even if she has to learn some […]