Books for Parents of Children from 18 Months to 3 Years:
Money Management and Life Skills
Okay, you don't give an eighteen month old an allowance. But it's not too early to learn how you can teach your child the importance of money as short ways down the road. At least with these books you'll have a jump-start on the difficult parenting task of teaching children the value of money in a materialistic society where instant gratification is all too common.
 
Dollars & Sense for Kids by Janet Bodnar
ISBN 938721674
“An allowance is the best money management tool that you can give your kids,” says Janet Bodnar, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance executive editor, and author of four books on kids and money. “Kids will spend unlimited amounts of money as long as it’s yours, but as soon as it’s their money that’s on the line, it’s a whole new ball game.”
To find out more about this topic, read the article: Is Your 3-Year-Old Ready for an Allowance?
 
The Organized Parent : 365 Simple Solutions to Managing Your Home, Your Time, and Your Family's Life by Christina Baglivi Tinglof
ISBN 007138099X
“An allowance is the best money management tool that you can give your kids,” says Janet Bodnar, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance executive editor, and author of four books on kids and money. “Kids will spend unlimited amounts of money as long as it’s yours, but as soon as it’s their money that’s on the line, it’s a whole new ball game.”
To find out more about this topic, read the article: Is Your 3-Year-Old Ready for an Allowance?
 
Pick Up Your Socks...and Other Skills Growing Children Need! by Elizabeth Crary
ISBN 0943990521
Subtitled "A Practical Guide to Raising Responsible Children", Crary presents ways to nurture responsiblity and independence to children with developmentally age-appropriate expectations. Chores, homework and peer-pressure are among the topics addressed.
 
Dealing With Disappointment: Helping Kids Cope When Things Don't Go Their Way
by Elizabeth Crary
ISBN 1884734758
Crary's guide encourages parents to help children aquire their own skills for dealing with disappointment. Helping them learn problem-solving, self-comfort, and what to do next is the best way to help them cope.
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