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“Parent and child sitting at a table with a piggy bank and notebook between them, calmly talking about money, with the title ‘Money Talks With Kids.’”
Money Talks With Kids: How to Be Honest Without Passing on Panic communication family budgeting finance money stress parenting values

If you grew up in a house where money was either never mentioned or always an argument, “talking finances with kids” might sound
 uncomfortable.

But kids notice more than we think:

  • They hear “we c...
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parent at a kitchen table with a simple notebook, a cup of tea, and maybe a calculator or phone
Kind Money: Small, Real-Life Budget Wins When Everything Is Expensive balance cost of living family budgeting finance money stress support and encouragement

Let’s be honest: “Just stop buying lattes” is not financial advice. It’s an attack on the only joy some of us have left.

In our survey, fewer moms mentioned finance directly—but when they did, it sou...

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Praise for the school lunch program!  brain-based learning canada school food education equity family budgeting finland education food security food waste healthy school meals leftovers lunch ideas for kids nova scotia schools parenting tips prince edward island school lunch program slow cooker recipes universal lunch

By this time of year, most parents have had it with trying to come up with lunches that their kids will eat.  They are overwhelmed with the cost of “lunch can food” that they will eat and disheartened...

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Elizabeth Teasdale

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Elizabeth Teasdale is the founder of Thrive Momma Coaching, where she helps mothers laugh, learn, and thrive with heart, hustle, and humour.

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