Getting your kids to help around the house – made easy of course!

I’m speaking on BBC Radio Kent about the importance of giving your kids chores to do in the house. I believe it makes them feel part of the family team, it teaches them independence and gives them the feeling of competence and capability. If it feels like you are the one bearing the brunt of […]

Pocket Money – How To Talk,Teach & Encourage Your Child to Save !

There’s never been a more important time to teach our kids about the art of saving, and so MoneySupermarket is launching a challenge with a difference – a kids’ saving challenge aimed at encouraging the next generation of savvy savers and I’m delighted to say I’ve been asked to be a Judge for the best […]

The ABCs of Finance For Kids: Tips and Tools for Raising a Smart Investor

I’m always fascinated by all areas of raising happy, confident children so I read with interest this article from http://www.commonwealth.com/RepSiteContent/abcs_of_finance.htm  about  introducing sound financial habits at an early age, as you’ll give your child a head start on the path to becoming an informed investor. I know my own children have learnt their money habits […]

Pocket money – how much is OK ?

  I was talking on BBC Radio Coventry today about pocket money, the Christmas pressure on parents to buy the latest Christmas toy and the power of marketing on kids. Here are top tips and pointers if you are thinking about giving your children pocket money https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/the-pulling-power-of-pocket-money-2/