You Can Show Them What It Means

In 'The Opposite of Spoiled', Ron Lieber provides a detailed blueprint for parents to handle various financial aspects such as the tooth fairy, allowance, chores, charity, saving, and more. The book emphasizes the importance of open conversations about money with children to help them become more patient, prudent, and less materialistic. Lieber shares practical tips, stories, and interviews from families across different income brackets, highlighting the need to encourage children to work, earn money, and develop a healthy relationship with finances. The book also addresses the impact of advertising and consumer culture on children's financial behaviors and suggests ways to instill gratitude and fiscal responsibility from an early age.

In 'Good Inside,' Dr. Becky Kennedy shares her parenting philosophy, which focuses on building strong relationships with children rather than merely shaping their behavior. The book critiques traditional parenting methods like reward charts and time-outs, which fail to address children's complex emotional needs. Dr. Kennedy provides actionable strategies and troubleshooting for various parenting challenges, such as sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, and tantrums. Her approach helps parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in parenting.