Family Finances Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/family-finances/ Parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:48:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDI_Butterfly-100x100.png Family Finances Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/family-finances/ 32 32 Money Matters: Helping Kids and Teens Build Essential Financial Skills https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/chores/money-matters-helping-kids-and-teens-build-essential-financial-skills/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:27:59 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55980 In today’s world, it’s essential to be savvy about money. With the cost of living increasing and finances becoming more complicated, teaching our kids and […]

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]]> Balancing Work and Family: Tips for Working Parents https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/balancing-work-and-family-tips-for-working-parents/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:07:55 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55765 In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, working parents have a unique challenge of balancing their professional responsibilities with their family life. Parenting in this day […]

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]]> 6 Ways to Teach Kids the Value of Money https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/6-ways-to-teach-kids-the-value-of-money/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=37323 It’s never too early to teach your children about the value of money, including how to save, so that when they reach adulthood, they’ll be […]

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]]> 10 Affordable Gift Ideas for Holiday Shopping on a Budget https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/holiday-seasonal-family/10-affordable-gift-ideas-for-holiday-shopping-on-a-budget/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:54:15 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=40161 The holiday season is all about goodwill, good friends, family, and love. Unfortunately, in our society, we’ve been conditioned to believe that the best way […]

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]]> How to Avoid Post-Holiday Debt This Year https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/holiday-seasonal-family/how-to-avoid-post-holiday-debt-this-year/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 16:53:24 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38263 The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year. Chances are, it’s a special occasion for your family where you spend time together, share […]

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]]> 5 Things Your Teen Should Do This Summer https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/5-things-your-teen-should-do-this-summer/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:27:02 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34803   The teen years are filled with questions: What do I want to do with my life? Who will I be? How can I get […]

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]]> Tips for Keeping Teens Busy Over Summer Break https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/keeping-teens-trouble-summer-break/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 18:44:48 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=32246   If you have a teen or teens and summertime is just around the corner, you are probably feeling a bit anxious about what they […]

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]]> 3 Things to Do on Your Family Staycation https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/3-things-to-do-on-your-family-staycation/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:02:03 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36979 The economy may finally be on the road to recovery, but a lot of people are still feeling the squeeze. Sadly, one of the first […]

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]]> High Food Insecurity for Children with Special Healthcare Needs https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/high-food-insecurity-for-children-with-special-healthcare-needs/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:36:12 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=36839 A new study conducted by researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) has found that low-income families with children that have special healthcare needs have a […]

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]]> 5 of the Best Halloween Party Games for Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/5-of-the-best-halloween-party-games-for-kids/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 15:57:59 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35863   The leaves changing, the slight briskness in the air and the overwhelming amount of pumpkin-spiced food and drink options can only mean one thing: […]

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]]> 5 Halloween Decoration Craft Ideas https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/halloween-decoration-craft-ideas/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:10:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=9298   Making Halloween crafts can be a lot of fun, and you can create some really spooky, funny effects. Buying decorations can end up costing […]

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]]> 4 Fun and “Scary” Halloween Party Foods https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/fun-and-scary-halloween-party-food/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:10:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=9299   Coming up with fun and creepy food for a Halloween party can be a lot of fun! Whether it’s a party for kids or […]

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]]> How to Help Your Child Be an Entrepreneur https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/how-to-help-your-child-be-an-entrepreneur/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:37:55 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35499 All parents want to give their children every advantage possible to live a fulfilling and independent adult life. However, many children arrive to young adulthood […]

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]]> Financial Skills Your Child Needs Before Heading Off to College https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/financial-skills-your-child-needs-before-heading-off-to-college/ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35101 A child leaving for college is a stressful experience. After all, you watched your child enter the world, you held his hand as he took […]

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]]> How to Make Your Life Easier with Meal Plans https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/healthy-meals-for-kids-teens/make-life-easier-meal-plans/ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:02:15 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=33430   If you’re searching for ways to save money and time in the kitchen but still create nutritious meals each day, starting with a menu […]

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]]> 8 Budget-Friendly Things to Do with Your Kids Over the Holiday Break https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/8-budget-friendly-things-kids-holiday-break/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:28:57 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=32816 The holidays are an expensive season. You have travel fees, gift giving expenses, and there are parties to host and to attend that cost more […]

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