How can parents help transition their graduating teenager into supporting themselves? Donna Bartee shares her wisdom on how empower your young adult while coaching them through this experience. 

Veteran Mom, Donna Bartee, shares her approach to transition teenagers from an allowance to real-life earning, saving and spending.  

Is your youngster ready to start having a little spending money, but not quite a full-blown allowance? The nickel jar combines a money-earning system that also encourages good behavior. (If you are interested in the optional Kids Activity, see previous episode #49B.) 

Is your youngster ready to start having a little spending money, but not quite a full-blown allowance? The nickel jar combines a money-earning system that also encourages good behavior. (For the kid’s activity, you will need paper; crayons, markers, or colored pencils; optional: masking/painters tape) 

This Fall, Short and Sweet Parenting Tips will dive deeper into topics that are sometimes difficult to bring up in normal conversations with other parents. We will coach parents in a way that covers these tough issues from multiple angles, so that you can feel informed and decide what is right for your family. Have a subject you’d like covered? Please share in the comments! Have a friend who might be interested? Spread the word and share this link! 

“The List” allows your child to purchase big-ticket items without giving them more money that might be spent on impulse buys. It also rewards your kiddo for saving money. (If you are interested in the optional Kids Activity, see previous episode #48B.) 

“The List” allows your child to purchase big-ticket items without giving them more money that might be spent on impulse buys. It also rewards your kiddo for saving money (For the kid’s activity, you will need masking tape) 

A guide to helping coach your kids through spending choices, and ideas on how to develop systems where your child is responsible for their purchases. Plus, Anne will walk-through conversations to have with your kids at the store. (If you are interested in the optional Kids Activity, see previous episode #47B.) 

A guide to helping coach your kids through spending choices, and ideas on how to develop systems where your child is responsible for their purchases. Plus, Anne will walk-through conversations to have with your kids at the store. (For the kid’s activity, you will need streamers/crepe paper and masking tape – masking tape alone will do) 

Establishing an allowance for your kiddos has the potential to reduce whining and begging at the store, as well as cultivate responsibility, healthy spending habits, and self-esteem. This episode also covers other sources of income like chores, grades, and gift money. [music credit: bigmanjoe] (If you are interested in the optional Kids Activity, see previous episode #46B.)