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Frugal living is all the rage these days. Many of us remember depression-era stories from our parents and grandparents, and we can still learn from their examples. Many frugal tips we read about are based on the same simple truths our grandparents lived by. Don't buy what you can make or do for yourself. Live simply. These were their words to live by. In that spirit, here are some helpful money saving tips for today.
If you're traveling with a child with attention deficit disorder this summer, rest assured there are ways you can help your ADHD child manage hyperactivity.
Before the trip, write each child's name on their roll of coins, and explain that this is their spending money. Also explain that for each time you have to discipline them for fighting, breaking rules, or failure to follow your instructions, you will take away one coin. Keep the rolls with you.
When it is necessary to discipline the kids, tell them specifically what they've done wrong and that you're taking away a coin. Keep a tally on the roll how much is left in it. Tell your child how much is left when you remove a coin.
If you believe it would be more effective, you can reverse this strategy and have your kids earn coins for positive behavior. For example, for every half hour of playing appropriately, following rules, and complying with your instructions, reward the child with an amount of money. Keep a tally. Praise your child when you give a reward and say the new total of money aloud. You may want to also give examples of what kinds of things he can buy for that amount of money.
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