Job Ideas for 10 Year Olds?Younger children often would like to make a bit of their own money. Finding jobs for 10 year olds outside your home may be difficult. This is a page about job ideas for a 10 year old.
Teens and Consumerism?My ultra-frugal shopping has gone unopposed by my son. He is almost 13, and is succumbing to peer pressure and hearing comments that he wears "poor people shoes", etc. We can afford the brands of clothing he's wanting, but....
Tween Parenting AdviceThis is a page about tween parenting advice. When children reach this in between age, parents are faced with a number of challenging parenting decisions.
Extend the Life of Child's Water BottleMy daughter has several Thermos brand Funtainers. We purchased these when she was younger and they have fun, younger child prints on them. She did not want to be seen with a Disney Princess water bottle at the age of 9. So, we used her graphic duct tape to re-cover them.
Helping a Child With Back to School Anxiety?My niece is starting 7th grade and she is worried? Any tips on how to survive and fit in? Although she is a very popular girl at school she can't stop worrying.
Helping a Teen Choose a Balanced Diet?The problem: My 12 year old sister does not eat anything. I could honestly list for you what she eats in a few short seconds: cereal (her main sustenance), crackers, toast, waffles, popcorn, yogurt, granola bars, french fries, junk food like chips, and deserts. That's it.