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

The Difference Between Wants and…Needlets?

Identifying the difference between needs and wants is one of the three core money-smart skills. With primary needs met, distinguishing between needs and wants feels more like distinguishing between wanting and wanting more. Needlets can help.

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

Can We Help Our Kids Overcome the Desire for Things?

Desire is intoxicating. The dopamine hit we get is in anticipation of the reward. The reward itself is anticlimactic. How can we help our kids overcome desire?

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