Five ways to teach kids the value of money during the holidays
December 21, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Kid Stuff
Right now, kids are hopping about with sugar plum dreams, and most likely no thoughts of money or what holidays cost.
Not to kill the magic of the holiday season, but money skills are important year round. Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentines, and other holidays present good opportunities to push money skills home with your kids.
Allow your kids to give and receive: Getting gifts is fun for kids, but don’t underestimate the joy of giving. Most kids are thrilled with this. Some families I know celebrate the holidays in a thrifty manner by only buying gifts for the kids in the family. I …read more
