Put your darn kids to bed. Seriously. We’ll talk about the sleep needs of infants, toddlers, kids, tweens, teens, and even adults; and even really old people who accomplish amazing things. What to do when your toddler won’t go to bed, why sleep is so critical to your goals, and how to help your teen not be so teen-like. Plus, how much sleep a person needs may surprise you. https://captainmoneypants.com

You need to pay your kids cash. Using debit cards, credit cards, or any kind of digital or virtual currency simply doesn’t work. It may be easier, but it won’t accomplish what you’re hoping. We’ll talk about five drawbacks of using virtual currency. We conducted an experiment with virtual currency, and the results may surprise you. Plus, we’ll talk about the psychology behind cash, and why your brain works better when earning and spending cash. https://captainmoneypants.com

Moneypants can solve all your homeschooling woes. We’ll talk about the two main roadblocks that discourage parents from homeschooling, how to leverage your limited time, energy, and resources, to maximize your results; and how the unique opportunities of homeschooling can lead to future successful careers. https://captainmoneypants.com

Infamous group projects. The bane of every grade school student. Do they really teach teamwork? We say no. Not at all. Ever. Never. Ever. Ever. We’ll break down why teamwork is NOT the same as group projects. Why group projects don’t work in school, in the business world, in Hollywood, in sports, and why they don’t work at home. Plus, where self-esteem really comes from. https://captainmoneypants.com

Did you know that basketball teams and job time have a lot in common? When assigning jobs to family members, which strategy is best for you? Does it even matter? What are the benefits and drawbacks to each strategy? Is zone to zone even a thing? https://captainmoneypants.com

We believe there are five basic principles to setting and achieving goals. We’ll talk about what it means to have a negative goal versus a positive one. How to be specific when setting goals. The secret to achieving your goals faster. What to look for in an accountability partner. Why negative goals backfire. How rewards and milestones can support you on your journey to accomplishing your goals. Why your motives matter. Because they do. https://captainmoneypants.com

The magic of individual time. Is it just for kids? How to get started, what to expect, does it really work, and mistakes to avoid. https://captainmoneypants.com

Rewards. Are you doing it wrong? Over-rewarding your kids. What harm can it do? What about under-rewarding? Does rewarding even work? Some parents claim rewards actually backfire and make kids more entitled and less willing to work. Why you may feel pressure to give your kids everything. Plus, we’ll talk about the secret to framing rewards and the pitfalls of focusing on punishments. https://captainmoneypants.com

What to do when you’re stuck at home and your kids are driving you nuts. Does bribery work? We don’t think so. The five possible strategies for dealing with misbehavior. And what’s the secret to having your kids entertain themselves. https://captainmoneypants.com/

5 simple tips to decluttering your home, what to do with an overabundance of clothes, and confiscation: does it even work? https://captainmoneypants.com