When to Start Teaching Kids

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Crissy Brown

My toddler is three. I haven’t started giving her any lessons in money yet. I know the time is coming and she needs to learn. Her only real lesson with money so far has been that swallowing a quarter is a very bad idea. The other lesson she’s been getting with money is that if a card arrives from Grandma, there will be a dollar inside. She loves to open her savings box and count her dollars. When is the right age to start teaching children about money? Jessie can understand the fifty cents that the ride toy requires outside … Continue reading →

San Francisco Puts Ban on McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Richele McFarlin

Under a veto proof vote of 8 to 3, San Francisco bans fast food restaurants from putting toys in children’s meals. The law comes in effect December 1, 2011. The ban only extends to children’s meals that have over 600 calories and do not contain fruits and vegetables. So, if you purchase a health conscience children’s meal than a toy will be allowed. Before you sweep this under the rug as a one city fluke, be aware that many want to see this go nationwide. “McDonald’s use of toys undercuts parental authority and exploits young children’s developmental immaturity — all … Continue reading →