6 Money Values To Teach To Your Children

6 Money Values To Teach To Your Children

Talking about money is tough, and financial troubles can be one of the greatest causes of stress within households.

Therefore, it is a topic that many parents choose to avoid, or only touch upon lightly when educating their children.

Yet, money is important – and instilling positive values about money, while simultaneously teaching how to make, save and invest it certainly aids towards your child having a financially successful feature.

Over the last 10 years, I have been fortunate to work with many bright people from all walks of life. From tech startup entrepreneurs to the ‘millionaire next door’ types who carefully saved their way to financial independence, I’ve learned a lot.

The one thing in common is that people think about money differently – and were taught differently by their parents.

In this article, I’m going to briefly cover some of these common values, many of which you may want to consider adopting passing along to your children as well.

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6 Benefits Of Going On Walks As A Family

6 Benefits Of Going On Walks As A Family

These days, it feels like parents are busier than ever.

Work carries over into home, you’re constantly running between the store, appointments and meetings, and of course you can’t give up quality time with the kids.

It can be stressful, and cause you to feel overwhelmed. Time with your partner may be sacrificed, and you may not have any safe outlets for your stress.

After starting a daily walking ritual with my partner Amara, I noticed that I just felt good during and after our walks. So, I started looking into the research. We all know that exercise is good for your body, but what are the emotional and relational benefits that walking provides?

How can taking walks as a family benefit not only your own peace of mind, but strengthen your relationship with your partner and your children?

Here’s what I found out.

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How To Start A Parenting Blog – The Ultimate Guide

Becoming a parent is an incredible life-changing event, and starting a parenting blog is a fantastic way both to document your journey, and make a little side money as well.

Not to mention, you get to share the valuable lessons you’ve learned with other parents, potentially make new friends, and experience numerous other benefits as well.

While starting a mom or dad blog is no small undertaking, this guide will help answer the questions you may have, and provide the framework and planning necessary for you to succeed in starting a parenting a blog.

Note that this guide is massive – over 4,000 words in fact! Therefore, we recommend you use the Table of Contents to jump between sections if necessary, and bookmark this page as we will continue adding to it in the future.

Without any further ado, let’s begin!

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Platonic Parenting: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Platonic Parenting: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of This Rising Co-Parenting TrendParenting is a unique, one-of-a-kind journey with many paths. There is no one, conventional way of raising children and building a family. This is truer more so in recent times where you can find more and more diverse, non-traditional families, LGBT couples or divorced co-parenting couples who successfully rear and raise happy, healthy families.

One particular family dynamic and co-parenting trend that is growing in popularity in recent years is “platonic parenting” which, in the most basic terms, means two (sometimes more) non-romantically involved people work together to raise children as a family unit.

In a society that, for decades, has been taught and raised to believe that only traditional nuclear families with a mom and a dad have the capability to raise children, and only recently began to recognize the capability of same-sex couples – platonic parenting can seem like an ultra-modern, progressive idea. However, many platonic parents say it’s quite a simple concept: just two or more adults raising children together.

But is it really as simple as that? Kinacle examines the good, the bad and the ugly of platonic parenting so you can determine if it’s an arrangement that will work best for you.

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Do You Know If Your Child Is Spoiled?

Do You Know If Your Child Is Spoiled

Do you know if your child is spoiled is somewhat a hard question for any parent to answer. And most of the time, it usually ends with a stern “of course not!” – while trying to hide any tone of doubt.

This is totally understandable, because as parents, we just want our kids to be happy, right?

But sometimes the actions that we make, regardless of how innocent its intention may be, becomes a toxic stew of overindulgence that can turn them into unruly, selfish, entitled children.

In this article, we will present talking points that will help you assess if you are innocently turning your kid into a brat, how to ensure that you don’t, and most importantly how to know if you already have one – and how to prevent it from getting worse!

Let’s start with…

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A Family Is A Unit – Is Yours One?

A Family Is A Unit - Is Yours One?

The need for a strong family unit is even more important today compared to our parents’ time.

These days, parents tend to work longer hours, and even children are forced to spend more time doing co-curricular activities to prepare them for an ever changing work environment that awaits them – not to mention the temptation of the internet.

In an ideal setting, the idea of a “home” is supposed to be a space where each family member would yearn to return to and a place where you can draw unconditional love and support from. But the reality for many families, not just in the US, but around the world, a home is where a family member just rest for the night in order to recuperate in preparation for the next day.

Some families have it worse than others, but the point is, the demands and challenges of our fast paced world is slowly contributing to the breakdown of family relationships.

Do all of that sound close to home?

Do you feel that the strong family ties you used to have are slowly being eroded by personal commitments, needs and wants?

Don’t worry, it’s not too late to change things back to what they were.

In this article, we will go through three talking points on building healthy family relationships that can help you, and your children, withstand the demands of the modern society we live in.

Let’s delve into it!

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The Importance Of Mindful Play

The Importance Of Mindful PlayWhen you think of mindfulness, you typically think of being present in the moment. It has become increasingly important for adults, helping them to ease the symptoms of conditions such as anxiety and depression. However, did you know that mindfulness is also a great skill to teach our children?

Mindful play is a particularly great skill to pass down. According to experts, there are nine different principles which make up mindful living. At least five of these principles can directly relate to mindful play. There are a lot of benefits of encouraging and participating in mindful play, but the question is, why is it so important?

Here, you’ll discover the meaning behind mindful play and why it is crucial in your child’s development.

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Top Single Parent Life Hacks You Need To Know

Top Single Parent Life Hacks You Need To KnowBeing a parent is hard enough when there’s two of you to share the responsibilities. So, being a single parent with only yourself to rely on, can feel downright impossible. It’s challenging, yes, but it’s also totally possible to be a single parent without losing your mind.

If you’re facing bringing up your child alone, it’s understandable you may feel scared and overwhelmed. However, there are ways to make single parenting a lot easier. Here, you’ll discover some of the top single parent life hacks which can make your life so much easier.

Fight For Flexibility

One of the key challenges of being a single parent is trying to juggle everything. If you work, it can be really tough finding the time to match your child’s schedule, while also doing your job effectively. However, did you know you may be entitled to flexible working hours?

It’s definitely worth having a chat with your employer to see what kind of flexibility options they can provide. Would they consider letting you work from home some days? Or maybe you could have a flexible schedule where you can take time off as and when you need it if something crops up with the kids? You lose absolutely nothing asking for better flexibility and if granted, you’ll be amazed how much easier it makes your life!

Accept That You Cannot Do Everything

It’s common for single parents to feel like they have to do everything. In some ways, you do need to do more than two-parent families. However, you absolutely don’t need to do everything. In fact, it’s impossible to try and do everything yourself.

Trying to do more than you can comfortably handle will only lead to frustration, stress and burnout. You’ll never be happy if you’re trying to be a super parent! So, accept there’s some things you just can’t take on by yourself and don’t stress out over the chores or tasks you haven’t had a chance to get around to completing.

Make Sure You Have Reliable Childcare Options

Childcare Can prove essential for any parent. However, when you’re doing it alone, having a good range of childcare options is essential. More importantly, you need to ensure the childcare you do opt for is reliable.

The last thing you need is to be stuck if a childcare provider let’s you down. So, always have a range of backup options on hand, and be sure to choose your childcare wisely. Tur to friends, family, local daycare and babysitters – there’s so many childcare options out there these days so you really don’t need to do it completely alone.

Take Advantage Of Online Deliveries

Heading out to the store with young children can be an absolute nightmare. Your life as a single parent is stressful enough, so why make it harder than you need to? Most grocery stores offer an online delivery service these days. All you need to do is sign up, add what you want to your basket, book the delivery and then wait for it to arrive at your door.

This online delivery system has made it so much easier for single parents to get the groceries they need without having to prepare for a military-style mission.

Get Your Kids Involved In Chores

Getting all of your chores done on top of everything else can seem like an impossible task. However, if you get the kids to help you, it will make life so much easier. Even very young children can help you with basic tasks. Toddlers for example, can help fetch things and tidy up their toys.

For older children, you could even create a Rota system. Each day they are assigned several chores and after a week or a month, they receive a reward. This doesn’t have to be a monetary reward, it can be anything from extra gaming or TV time, to days out.

Keep The Home Clutter Free

One thing that’s going to help you keep on top of your chores, is keeping the home clutter free. You may need to take a few hours to de-clutter each room, but once it’s done you’ll find it easy to keep on top of.

A cluttered house doesn’t just make it look untidy, but it can also pose a safety hazard. You won’t feel as relaxed either, so if you want to actually enjoy your home environment, keeping it clutter-free is a must.

Give Yourself A Night Off From Cooking

Don’t try to serve up homecooked meals every night. While they are better for you and your kids, the pressure to cook every night can become overwhelming. Instead, allow yourself to have a night off.

This could mean getting fast food, or simply sticking something in the oven. You don’t need to spend hours cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Go easy on yourself and when you don’t have the time or energy to cook from scratch, don’t!

Never Compete With Other Single Parents

It’s really common for parents to compete with one another. However, when you’re a single parent, it’s especially easy to compare yourself to others.

Do you look on social media only to find other single parents appear to be managing brilliantly? If so, it can make you wonder what you’re doing wrong. However, the truth is, social media isn’t a reliable source to see how well people are doing. Very few parents post negative things about themselves or their children’s behavior. What you’re actually seeing is their “highlights”. So, just because it looks like they’re doing an awesome, easy job, it doesn’t necessarily mean that’s what’s happening in reality.

What you need to remember is that every parent’s journey is unique. You can’t possible compare yourself to other single parents because the circumstances are entirely different. So, stop competing and instead focus on enjoying your family and doing the best that you can do.

Conclusion

Overall, it truly is tough being a single parent. There are days it will feel like it’s way too much than you can handle. However, the above tips can really help to simplify your life and make the job that little bit easier.

Do you have your own tips which help you out as a single parent? Share them below!

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Stress Relief For Dad’s – 15 Ways To Destress When Times Get Tough

Stress Relief For Dad’s – 15 Ways To Destress When Times Get ToughFatherhood is far from easy, yet the struggles dads face are commonly overlooked. The majority of new parenting advice you come across tends to be primarily focused on new moms, which is great, but what about the dads?

Becoming a father, particularly for the first time, can prove to be extremely stressful. Trying to balance your career with your new hectic family life isn’t easy and the financial pressures of providing for the new arrival can quickly become overwhelming. It’s unsurprising therefore, that many dads suffer with stress.

The trouble is, stress can lead to a whole host of other issues. It can affect your sleep, cause tension between you and your partner, and if left untreated, potentially even cause resentment for your new family life. However, while eliminating the stress completely may not be an option, there are ways to manage it. Here, you’ll discover 15 ways to destress when times get tough.

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Kids Talking Back: The Best Ways To Handle Your Child’s Attitude

Kids Talking Back: The Best Ways To Handle Your Child’s AttitudeThe toddler years were difficult enough to deal with in terms of behavior issues. However, they have nothing on the backchat stage which begins anytime between 4 and 6 years old. It can be infuriating and nothing you do or say seems to put a stop to it.

So, how exactly should you deal with back chatting and will it ever end? Here, you’ll discover some of the best ways to handle your child’s new bad attitude.

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