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Month: February 2021

Mud Season Scavenger Hunt!

Mud Season Scavenger Hunt!

Maine’s transition from Winter to Spring is a unique season of its own, Mud Season. Grab that rain jacket and rubber boots! This is a great family activity – especially if you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Print out a sheet for each family member (and don’t forget to determine a prize for the […]


Printable: MyPlan Guide

Printable: MyPlan Guide

Every parent wants GREAT things for their child(ren). Our MyPlan program provides an easy way for parents to plan today for their child’s future – and it doesn’t all involve saving money or a four-year degree. We’ve created this printable to be more interactive in creating a MyPlan with your child – what can they […]


Printable: Practicing Gratitude

Printable: Practicing Gratitude

Practicing gratitude is important for adults and children. It’s easy to be distracted by every day wants, and experiences of others, and forget to appreciate what we do have. Gratitude can help us be more present in the moment, happier, healthier, and fulfilled. Try this activity as a family for a month, or more! Monthly […]


Printable: Save Share Spend

Printable: Save Share Spend

Your child may receive money for allowance, birthdays, holidays, or for doing chores or small jobs. Talk to your child about three basic concepts that can help them make choices about money – how they can Save, Share, and Spend their money. When they really want something, it’s the perfect time to put these lessons […]


3 Magic Words for Teaching Kids about Money

3 Magic Words for Teaching Kids about Money

Anyone remember being told as a kid never to talk about money, politics, or religion? This familiar parental advice surely has good intentions – but one unintended consequence can be missing out on the opportunity to raise financially literate kids that are confident in their ability to manage money. While it might feel awkward to […]