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Category: Parenting & Financial Literacy

Parenting and financial literacy go hand in hand. There is no one better to teach your kids about money, then you. But it’s a daunting task.

Especially if you don’t feel super confident about money management yourself. Which frankly, is how a lot of people feel these days.

Finance isn’t a topic that’s regularly taught in school. So if you don’t teach your kids, they’ll have to learn it on their own. Likely the hard way.

Don’t stress, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these posts to get great ideas on parenting and financial literacy. How to give your kids the money skills they need, AND lead meaningful, productive and successful lives.

RESP’s: The Ground Rules

Posted on January 28, 2019November 14, 2019 by Phia@Freedom101

Though one might think a government introduced education savings tool would be structured to be simple to understand, Canadian Registered… Read more RESP’s: The Ground Rules

A Parents Finance Manifesto

Posted on December 31, 2018November 14, 2019 by Phia@Freedom101

As we prepare to ring in the New Year, many people are still contemplating what, if any, resolutions to make… Read more A Parents Finance Manifesto

PowerPlay Program Review

Posted on December 3, 2018November 14, 2019 by Phia@Freedom101

It’s no secret that financial based curriculum in the public school system has historically been next to non-existent, but I… Read more PowerPlay Program Review

Why “Follow Your Passion” is Horrible Advice

Posted on November 5, 2018February 8, 2019 by Phia@Freedom101

We all want to impart the best advice possible to our children, because we all want our children to lead… Read more Why “Follow Your Passion” is Horrible Advice

Teach Your Kid to Fish

Posted on September 24, 2018November 14, 2019 by Phia@Freedom101

Many people like the idea of giving their kids an allowance for doing household chores. I am not one of… Read more Teach Your Kid to Fish

Book Review: The Opposite of Spoiled

Posted on September 17, 2018November 14, 2019 by Phia@Freedom101

The Opposite of Spoiled is written by author Ron Lieber, who is a columnist for the New York Times, and… Read more Book Review: The Opposite of Spoiled

Raising Financially Savvy AND Grateful Kids

Posted on August 6, 2018November 14, 2019 by Phia@Freedom101

What is the word you hear Baby Boomers and Gen X’ers use most often to describe Millennials and their children?… Read more Raising Financially Savvy AND Grateful Kids

Talk Taxes With Your Kids

Posted on March 5, 2018November 14, 2019 by Phia@Freedom101

It’s that time of year again. A time many people dread. Tax time. Although I might be in the minority,… Read more Talk Taxes With Your Kids

Why Board Games Can Improve Your Finances

Posted on January 29, 2018November 14, 2019 by Phia@Freedom101

In an era of ever improving digital content, board games have been relegated to the back of the storage closet,… Read more Why Board Games Can Improve Your Finances

Why Kids Should Manage Their Screen Time

Posted on November 27, 2017November 14, 2019 by Phia@Freedom101

There is no doubt that our current educational system is drastically lacking in it’s ability to teach our kids about… Read more Why Kids Should Manage Their Screen Time

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