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Art of Allowance Blog for Parents / Lifestyle / Parents of Tweens and Teens

6 Essential Concepts Teens Need to Grasp to Become Money-Empowered

I recently reconnected with a high school friend whose older daughter, Sam, is now in college. When she was accepted Early Decision to her top choice, he immediately realized: “Oh, …

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The Problem with Children’s Media

Josh Golin of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood explains that the problem with children’s media isn’t necessarily the screens, but rather the model upon which it has been built.

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AOA 042: Understanding Our Own Money Scripts to Be Better Financial Role Models for Our Kids – With Guest Brad Klontz

Financial psychologist Brad Klontz discusses his concept of money scripts and explains how coming to terms with our own scripts allows us to become better financial role models for our kids.

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We Parent Better Together

Josh Golin of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood explains that we parent better together.

Podcast Shorts

The Importance of “E” Time

Dr. Robert Reiher explains this important concept and how parents can set it up with their kids.

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Discover The Art of Allowance Project – Live Now!

The Art of Allowance Project is now live!  “Something that worked for me was imagining that where I wanted to be – which was an author, primarily of fiction, making …

Memos from the Chief Mammal

Our new program launches next week! (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 012)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hi there! Welcome to another edition of 3 Ideas to Share and Save. We have so much going on, and I’m excited to …

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Art of Allowance Blog for Parents / Lifestyle / Parents of Tweens and Teens / Parents of Young Kids

Controlled Consumption — Helping Kids Thrive in a Consumer-Centric World

We can help our kids move their consumption sliders over time towards minimalism and away from outrageous consumption.

Memos from the Chief Mammal

Concerned About College Costs? You’re Not Alone! (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 011)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Hello! Welcome again to 3 Ideas to Share and Save. It’s acceptance season! Colleges are making their decisions, and my high school senior …

Memos from the Chief Mammal

2020’s Most Popular Posts (“3 Ideas to Share & Save” 010)

“Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” Happy New Year! In this first Chief Mammal Memo of 2021, let me say that I hope I’ve lived up to my promise …

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