Chasing the Prize

By uss_dad, on March 10th, 2011%

Most young parents are totally stressed out trying to do it all, e.g.,

-Getting established in their career(s) -Getting a bigger house -Finding some down-time to relax -And the demands of young kids at every turn (!) -On and on

That was certainly the case for us when we were starting . . . → Read More: Chasing the Prize

14 comments   For Parents, Kids & Money, Peer Pressure- Adults

When should I get my child a cell phone?

By uss_dad, on December 26th, 2010%

By uss_dad

The simple question that needs to be asked is, “Does my child really need to have their own phone?” There is a huge difference between the word want and the word need. Peer pressure from other parents or other children should not enter into the decision.

We did not get a cell . . . → Read More: When should I get my child a cell phone?

One comment   Children, Kids & Money, Peer Pressure- Adults, Peer Pressure- Kids, Self-Control, Teaching Kids