| Ages & Stages
Allowances
You can teach your child the value of money with a regular allowance.
* Start at age 5 or 6 when she understands that money and shopping
are related.
* How much? Some recommend 50 cents/week for every year of a child's
age - so your 10-year-old would get $5/week. Others recommend $1/week
for each year of age. What's right depends on 3 factors - child's
level of development, what YOU can afford, and what it is supposed
to cover.
* Tie allowances to financial responsibilities. For 6 year olds,
let them pay for sports cards & candy; 10 year olds can buy
their own movie tickets; 16 year olds can buy clothes and gas with
their allowance.
* Give allowances in denominations that encourage saving - if the
amount is $5, give five $1 bills and encourage at least one or two
be set aside in savings.
Links
The
Allowance Game (pdf)
Dads & Preteen Daughters
How do you deal with girl stuff like menstruation, personal
hygiene, body image, and friends? Try out these books:
* "The Period Book, Everything You Don't Want to Ask but
need to know", by Karen and Jennifer Gravelle, Walker &
Company, 1996.
* "The Care & Keeping of You, The Body Book for Girls",
by Valerie Lee Schaefer, American Girl Library, Pleasant Company
Publications, 1998.
Links
Dads and Daughters
Quality Time, Quality Books
Kids and dads have so much fun together! Read this book together,
prepare and enjoy a snack and special play time! You'll be teaching
your kids language skills (reading and giving directions), math
(measuring) and science (mixing) concepts, social skills (taking
turns and encouraging each other) and physical fitness!
Read this Book Together!
Feast For 10 by Cathryn Falwell
Me & My Dad Olympic Snack Activity
Gold Medal Oven Fried Parmesan Potatoes
(makes 8 1/2 cup servings)
Ingredients:
* 4 potatoes cut into slices 1/4 inch thick (about 4 cups)
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Scrub potatoes under running water and cut them into 1/4 inch
slices.
2. Place potato slices in a plastic bag with the oil and shake well
to coat potatoes evenly.
3. In a second plastic bag, mix Parmesan cheese, garlic powder,
paprika, pepper and salt. Add oiled potatoes and shake to coat.
4. Arrange potatoes, in a single layer, on a foil covered baking
sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooling spray.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 30-35 minutes or
until golden brown.
While the potatoes are cooking do this:
Me & My Dad Olympic Play Activity:
Olympic Playland
* Gather supplies such as a pillow, 6 foot long rope, card
table, blanket, cardboard box.
* Create an obstacle course by setting the items around the room
with plenty of space in between each.
* Demonstrate the course by crawling through the box, walk on the
rope like a balance beam, go under the table with the blanket draped
over it, or lay the blanket flat and roll or somersault across it;
hop on or over the pillow, etc.
* Run between items.
* Take turns with your child running the course. Change the order
or items as you wish.
* Rest while you enjoy your Gold Medals!
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