Parents are always looking for better ways to help their kids grow, but what if financial lessons weren’t the only allowances worth giving? Emotional allowances are gaining attention as a unique way to teach children about feelings, boundaries, and responsibility for their emotional well-being. Instead of money, these allowances give kids a structure for expressing emotions and learning how to manage them in healthy ways. Understanding emotional allowances can help parents raise more resilient, confident children who know how to communicate what they feel.
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Kids Ain't Cheap
Catherine Reed
What Are “Emotional Allowances” and Should Your Kids Get One?
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