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Money

Pocket money, chores and first savings. How children learn to handle money.

  1. How to teach a child to save for something they want

    Why waiting is so hard for children, what the famous marshmallow test really showed, and how to help them save for a bigger purchase with a jar, a drawing and patience.

  2. When to start giving pocket money and how much

    When a child is ready for their own money, how to choose the right amount, and what to do if it's all spent in a day. What research says about forming money habits.