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Guest post by Kids ‘R’ Kids
After being with your children day in-and-out, young mom’s need time for community and friends too! Play dates offer this important opportunity to interact with other young mom’s while giving your child opportunities to learn social interactions as well; it is important for your children to have numerous social experiences with other children of various ages and grown-ups. Though your child might not play directly with their peers, they will become accustomed to having them nearby and will begin the learning process of sharing.
When you play at the homes of different families, your child will be exposed to new environments, new toys, new family customs, new ethnic backgrounds, and maybe even new snacks! This is a good way to teach them how to be careful in other people’s homes, how to show respect to others, and learn how to show basic social etiquette. A simple play date can turn into a tremendous learning opportunity for your child.
Of course a play date doesn’t have to be a fancy, formal get-together. The only requirement is fun! Your best bet is to use mom-tested suggestions for hosting a successful, and relatively fuss-free play date.
by Gregg Murset, CFP
Love them or hate them, New Years Resolutions do make you think about the future. According to a 2012 survey by University of Scranton, an estimated 190 million Americans create a yearly list of things to do or improve upon. If by chance one of your items is to create a financial plan, live on a budget or get debt under control, then January is the perfect month for you to since it’s National Financial Wellness month in the U.S. MyJobChart.com CEO Gregg Murset recommends making resolutions that are achievable for you but can also serve as teachable moments for your children.
To help move your children in the right direction in 2014, Murset suggests:
No More Hand Outs
Decide you are not going to just shell out money to your kids anymore. When they come to looking for money, let them know that they will have to work for it. Tying work and reward together in meaningful ways will help them understand responsibility and accountability.
