Fostering independence involves enabling children to make age-appropriate decisions, complete work without over-supervision, and accept responsibility for what they do. Parents can do this by ...

Use a “save to spend” approach. Give children opportunities to save up for special items, whether it’s money, stickers, or ...

Teach your kids that money comes from providing value to others.

to the reason we are all there in the first place — and children love stories. Make sure that the Bible is read with expression and interest. A brief introduction and a word or phrase to listen out ...

Using religion to make children good also prioritizes obedience over relationships. Children learn that if they obey God (and their parents), they’re good; if they don’t obey, they’re bad. Miller ...