Sometimes parents forget to teach their kids about money management and the importance of earning, saving and wise and thoughtful spending.  The earlier you start learning how to manage money the better as it just becomes a way of life, something as automatic as brushing your teeth.  Well managed money equals a well managed life no matter what the level of earning you have.

Kids need to learn about long term investment as opposed to instant gratification, they also need to learn why they can not have everything they want immediately.  The value of Patitience is immeasurable. 

By teachning them to avoid accumulating debt, you can help them plan for financial security.

Here are some money making ideas for kids

 

Landscaping Jobs

Kids can offer services like mowing lawns, planting flowers, weeding or cutting grasses to their neighbors or do winter clean-up.

Car Washing

Most of your neighbors are too busy to do this task. Your son and his friends can work together in this job and offer car washing to the neighborhood.

Snow Removal

This is another group job and almost everyone needs the shoveling service.

 

Pet Caretaker

This include walking the pet, washing it or grooming the dog, that is if you child is an animal lover.

Lemonade Stand

This is the classic one. Although this business is seasonal, you can have a variation depending on the season, like sell coffee or hot chocolate on cold season but you also need to prioritize their safety.

Baby Sitting

This one is the most popular job for teenagers that is, if your child likes younger kids.

House Cleaning

You can also give your kids cleaning task at home like dusting, washing dishes or vacuuming.

 

There are a lot of jobs kids can do to learn how to earn money, they can even design and create jewelries and sell it to friends and neighbors. The most important things to consider is that it doesn't interfere with their studies and their safety.

Encourage them to save and to spend their earnings wisely.

 

Wishing you a healthy, wealthy and wise life!

Every kid can help stop global warming by using less energy, protecting and planting trees and recycling. Here are some ideas on how you can save energy and save the earth.

 

 

Use natural light whenever possible. Place your desk next to the window and use natural light instead of a lamp.

 

 

Use electric fans instead of air conditioners whenever possible.

Switch off the light every time you leave the room.

Get some exercise, play outside (in a safe area) and turn off the TV or video game console to save electricity.

 

 

 

Ask your parents to use compact flourescent instead of incandescent  lightbulbs. It consumes 25% of the energy and last 10 times than incandescent bulbs.

Remind your parents to turn off car's engine while waiting instead of letting it run.

Ride a bike or walk instead of using the car when going to short distances.

 

 

 

Carpool – By carpooling or taking public transportation we can help lessen air pollution.

 

 

 

 

Conserve water – turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth

 

 

How many things can you do today to save energy?  Do you have other ideas to share on how to conserve?

Reptiles are creatures characterized by breathing air, a normally "cold-blooded" metabolism, laying tough-shelled amniotic eggs,  as well as, scaly skin. Numerous reptiles may change colors in few moments to fit their surroundings. They are almost invisible if you don't look really carefully. However, many reptiles like the frogs from South and Central America are usually beautifully colored or maybe contain vivid rings such as vibrant yellow, pink, orange in their bodies.

They can be immediately seen on green leaves as well as brown land. It is because these kinds of creatures are usually poisonous. Their color serves as a warning for some other animals, and in particular their natural predators, to avoid eating them.

Poison Dart Frog a.k.a. Dart-poison frog is endemic to moist, warm areas of Central and Latin America (South America). They secrete poison from their skin.

The awful taste of the toxin from their skin makes their predators likes snakes and birds spit them out before the poison takes effect. They already figured out that they should avoid these brightly colored poisonous frogs.

 

Fierce Snake or Inland Taipan

Fierce Snake is found in Australia. It is the world's most venomous snake.  Inland Taipan moves fast and it's venom can kill 100 adult humans in a single bite.

 

Other insects like butterflies and moths imitate the colors of poisonous reptiles to scare away predators.

 

How many reptiles can you find today?

What does etiquette and manners mean?

Etiquette is a code of conduct that describe the expectations for interpersonal behavior based on current conventional norms in a society.  Basically – its the way we are supposed to act when we are around other people, especially your elders, teachers, and authority.

Manners are the unenforced standards of conduct which demonstrate that an individual is proper, polite, and refined. Manners is treating others how you want to be treated. 

Even kids like YOU, can learn how to be polite and proper.

Here are few of the etiquette and manners kids should be aware of.

Don't go looking through other person's personal or private belongings without his or her permission including their diaries or love letters.  This is a breach of privacy.  We need to respect other peoples private space, even your brother or sisters and especially your moms and dads.  Privacy is a basic human right.  We need our privacy to become the best we can be.  Somethings just aren't meant to be shared, read, seen, etc.  Setting boundaries for your own privacy needs is important as well.  

Family matters should be kept private and it is not nice to share it with others.  What goes on in your own family shouldn't be shared with everyone on the block.  HOWEVER, if you are being hurt, neglected or abused in any way, you need to tell someone in authority, a teacher, counselor, police officer.  TELL SOMEONE! 

Remember to knock and wait for the permission to enter when the door is closed

 

Your room and other personal things like towel are your responsibility. Do not expect others to clean it up for you.  When you keep things put away then you can easily find them when you need them again.  Letting dirty clothes and dishes pile up, invites bugs – keep a clean and tidy room at all times and you will have more time to play.

 

 

Always use the proper table manners like washing your hands before eating, don't stretch across the table, ask someone to pass what you need, don't talk when your mouth is full etc.

 

Don't make others feel embarrassed, always think how you would feel if you're in the same situation. It is also wrong to bully anyone.

 

 

Ask  for permission anytime you need to borrow something and ensure you return it in same condition.

 

As courtesy to others, it is not good to eat on public transportation.

 

While in a public transport, always offer your seat to old people, pregnant women and handicapped person.

 

Allow people to exit the elevator first before entering.

 

 

Always put your trash into the garbage bin.

 

 

Turn your portable MP3 player or iPod's volume down so that other people won't hear the scratchy sound of your earphone.

 

 

 

Open the door for adults and make them pass through first.

 

Being polite will earn you respect and trust.  These are valuable characteristics to a successful life.

Cymphonique Miller started acting at a young age and has appeared on numerous commercials. She is the daughter of Percy Miller also known as Master P. who was an NBA player and a hip hop legend.

 

Cymphonique is an honor roll student and extraordinarily talented: she can act, dance and sing.

 

The 13 year-old pop and R&B performer has released her , "Fabulous Girl" album and started her “I Heart You” tour in the U.S. And will travel to Canada, Europe, India and Asia this 2010.