When kids don’t have much of their own to sell, one of the best options for earning some cash is to make craft items, which they then can sell at church bazaars, community fairs and other events. The key is…
In most cases, lunchtime is hardly newsworthy. It goes off like clockwork, and at the end of munching, the kids’ bellies are full and they (most likely) go back to bouncing off the walls with energy. Lately, though, school lunch…
Press release MENLO PARK, CA–(Marketwired – Nov 13, 2013) – bankaroo, a free kids’ financial service, is pleased to announce that they have a new agreement with OLPC. Together the two companies are bringing financial education to more people. The bankaroo…
The team at Microsoft Partner In Learning Network asked us to share our story and details on how educators (teachers and parents) are using bankaroo to teach kids to be money smart. We are working on this blog post with the…
For today’s kids, having a cell phone is more than normal. The devices let children connect with parents not only in emergencies, but also for everyday events, such as reminding each other about an after school practice or finding each…
As most parents know, it’s typically much more efficient to do your shopping without your kids in tow. The reality, of course, is that there will be times when you have to go to stores with your children. Although this…
Most parents agree that extracurricular activities are beneficial for kids, as children can learn teamwork, develop emotionally and physically, and get exposed to new things they might like. These activities often are not free, however. Even if you can find…
In the modern consumer society, more goods and foods are produced every minute than ever before. This holds a high note of promise for quality of living, but the reality is, people in many areas—the United States in particular—are hardly…
When school’s out for the summer, parents usually start looking with renewed vigor for activities they can do with their kids. Spending time with your youngsters doesn’t have to break the bank. There are dozens of things to do that…
As you try to teach your child about money, one of the most basic things you will need to get across is the idea that a want is very different from a need. Many children have trouble distinguishing the two,…