The Stories Behind the Milestones

The Stories Behind the Milestones

We often remember big, flashy milestones, but what about the humble touchstones along the way? I’m talking about things that you may not have even noticed, but contain a poignant significance in hindsight.  For instance, do you remember when your kid realized why some...
Halloween is just around the corner

Halloween is just around the corner

Halloween, more than any other holiday, is a flight of fantasy. This year it shimmers like a pool of fresh water, poised to quench our social thirst and, for many, a secret desire to be someone else for a night.   Even though things still aren’t back to the way they...
Taking the Magic Out of Money

Taking the Magic Out of Money

Let’s talk about kids and money.  At one point or another, most parents find themselves saying, “What?  Do you think money grows on trees?” It may be an automatic response, but it’s still a good one. Kids need to learn the difference between needs and wants, and...
Passing the Torch of Financial Literacy

Passing the Torch of Financial Literacy

Eww, money. No one wants to talk about it. But how else are kids going to learn about it? I’m not saying parents should be sharing the bills with the kids every month.  And kids should never think they are broke.  But it’s certainly not a bad idea to instill the...
Travelin’ Cheap

Travelin’ Cheap

As you know, your kids are ticking time bombs who must be entertained. You sort of devote your whole life to it. Somewhere in the daily blitz of media, the idea of a resort somewhere with kids’ activities and daycare got planted like a seed in your brain garden....