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Even if your children are just a few years away from starting college, it’s not too late to start a college savings account. But it’s never too early to start one, either.
Saving for college is something parents may not think about, or act on, until their child is 7 years old or so. That’s better than starting when children reach high school, but a college fund can also be started at birth or earlier.
Money in 529 plan accounts—named from a section of the federal tax code—grows tax free and i...
Expectant parents can plan ahead for a baby’s arrival by budgeting for the coming costs. Here’s a list of what to budget for that goes beyond the basics of diapers and baby clothes.
Taking Time Off
If you’re employed, check if your employer offers maternity leave to allow you to continue getting a regular paycheck. If not, ask what their leave policy is and take steps to cover your income gap. You might be able to use sick days or vacation time.
Good nutrition is essential for children’s health, but countless parents struggle to get their kids to eat right. For many families, mealtime is a frequent source of conflict and power struggles. If your child is a picky eater, you need to understand that it’s not uncommon.
Give Your Child TimeMany kids are reluctant to try unfamiliar foods. Their taste preferences take time to develop—a child may need to see, smell, feel and taste a food several times before deciding that they like it. If your...
Heading out on a summer road trip? Taking a weekend trip to grandma’s house? Keep the kids occupied—and yourself sane—by creating a road trip binder filled with fun game ideas that will help pass the time.
From classics like Hangman and I Spy to Yellow Car and the License Plate Game, you’ll have everything you need to get where you’re going without the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?”
I SpyThe first player chooses an object in the distance, then says “I spy with my little eye, some...
Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them learn to read by themselves.
Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children, or in books they read with you or on their own.
Here are some good books about money that are aimed at kids, listed by title, grade level and price. Many can also be checked out for free at the library.
One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent: All About Money: K-2, $6. This b...
In the modern world, children are exposed to technology at a young age. Many parents introduce their children to technology early in the hope that they will grow up to be tech savvy and do well in school and on the job. With all of the challenges and stresses of being a parent, it can be tempting to sit children down in front of the TV to have some time to cook, clean and do laundry.
Scientists have noted that too much screen time, particularly at a young age, can affect children’s development....
Children learn by observing others around them, particularly their parents. Kids often imitate what they see adults do, whether it’s positive or negative. If you would like your children to be polite and respectful and to follow rules, demonstrate those behaviors in your own interactions with others.
Teach Kids to Communicate RespectfullyChildren learn how to speak to others by seeing and hearing how their parents communicate with other people. If you want your children to say “please” and “tha...
