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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They drove the 200 mile trip on holidays and birthdays to celebrate with us. They provided Christmas and birthday toys and on occasion provided direct financial aid. They rarely gave us toys or money. My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

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They may start getting money for birthdays or for doing chores and may learn that they can save it, spend it and give it away. Food Related. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). Buying gasoline. They are learning to count, sort and match things.

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