Books for Parents of Children from 6 to 13 years:
Money Management and Life Skills
 
Making Allowances: A Dollars and Sense Guide to Teaching Kids About Money by Paul Lermitte
ISBN 71398287
“We want them to learn to become savvy consumers, and one way is through action,” says Paul Lermitte, a registered financial planner, and author. This book gives advice on the small details of teaching your child how to manage their allowance as well as "big picture" guidance on credit and community giving.
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Should You Give Your Kids an Allowance?
 
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:
Should You Give Your Kids an Allowance?
 
Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power & Positive Self-Esteem (Revised & Updated Edition) by Gershen Kaufman, Ph.D., Lev Raphael, Ph.D., Pamela Espeland
ISBN 1575420686
This manual is based on an adult program, but has been successfully adapted for school-age children. Included are guided exercises that help children make choices and problem solve.
 
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.
 
Growing Up: A Classic American Childhood by Marilyn vos Savant
ISBN 0393051250
Parade columnist vos Savant ("Ask Marilyn") expands on her column's popluar feature covering those skills and experiences she feels all children ought to have before they leave home. The book also includes her reminiscences and photos of growing up.
 
Cliques: Eight Steps to Help Your Child Survive the Social Jungle by Charlene C. Giannetti and Margaret Sagarese
ISBN 0767906535
We all know the middle-school years can be difficult. Kids look more and more to peers for acceptance and validation. This book gives parents tools to help their child navigate the rough waters of the "social jungle". Each of the eight steps contains a lesson to teach your child, and things you can (or can not) do.
 
Parenting 911: How to Safeguard and Rescue Your 10 to 15 Year-Old from Substance Abuse, Sexual Encounters....and Other Risky Situations by Charlene C. Giannetti and Margaret Sagarese
ISBN 767903218
As parents, we need to educate ourselves about the world in which our children live, before we can help them make safe, healthy choices. The authors outline the issues "middlers" are facing, solutions to dealing with these issues, and resources for further information.
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