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Lots of us parents are pretty freaked out by the thought of money, finances, and all the stuff we don't understand about it. Ben (my husband and the producer of our show) and I have spent the last year or so confronting our concerns about money, really looking our finances squarely in the face and conquering our fears… Through this process, we have become more of a team than we were before! Our goals are aligned, each understands the other's priorities better than ever, and we work closely together now to make our dreams come true. That's why I wanted to go in depth on the subject for you. I want you to have those same good feelings, and understand that it's possible to conceive of a great future for your child – and to actually start BUILDING that future.   What are the 5 most important things for you to remember, when you're thinking about finances and raising kids? Listen to today's episode to find out! Go to weturnedoutokay.com/222 for notes on today's 5 key takeaways, and links to every WTOO episode about parenting and money, so you can really go in depth on this topic! At the website you'll also find: – Every back episode of We Turned Out Okay – The sign-up for our 3 Secrets of Happy Parenting FREE online class – Links so you can subscribe to the podcast in Apple/iTunes, Spotify, and more Happy Listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Today's conversation is super special, because it's with our personal financial planner, Steven Taylor – the man who has helped Ben and I align our goals and begin truly working together to achieve our dreams. Like many of the best conversations, ours doesn't stick strictly to the subject at hand. It starts off with sports and quickly develops into a meaningful conversation about parenting (Steven is Dad to 3-and 2-year-old boys).… And soon, it's a full-blown exploration of the best money mindset that parents can have. Whatever your fears about money, or your approach to financial planning, this conversation will make you feel better. Thanks so much to Steven for coming on the show, and to you for listening! Show notes, including lots of great links that came up during our conversation, at weturnedoutokay.com/221 – Also there, you'll find the link to sign up for two cool things happening at our local library: My workshop on how to handle weeknight chaos with little kids (this coming Monday evening, April 23), and Steven's workshop on budgeting, though he prefers the term "spending plan," on Tuesday evening, May 29! If you can be in Bellingham, Massachusetts for either of these, that would be awesome! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

If we're being honest, who among us has NOT bribed a kid? (Listen to this episode to hear about how we potty trained our youngest… using entire donuts as bribes.) But is there a better way? Something we could do to change our child's behavior from bad to good? Something that would stop us feeling like we're being emotionally blackmailed by our kids? Listen to today's episode to understand exactly WHY we parents resort to bribery – when it's most likely to happen – and for 3 things we can do instead! Read more about bribery… Find every back episode of the We Turned Out Okay podcast… Sign up for the 3 Secrets of Happy Parenting Class… All at weturnedoutokay.com/220. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Working with parents of young children, one phrase comes up again and again – one really dangerous phrase. It's dangerous because it perpetuates bad behavior from our kids, which none of us want… Yet, it is really hard not to use it. You probably use this phrase yourself; I know I have. Today I share: – Exactly what the two most dangerous words in a parent's vocabulary are – Why these words get used so often – What you can say instead for good behavior from your child Today's episode helps you get past the bad behavior so you can fulfill your ultimate goal of truly enjoying family time! Read more about these two dangerous words and what to say instead… Find every back episode of the We Turned Out Okay podcast… Sign up for the 3 Secrets of Happy Parenting Class… All at weturnedoutokay.com/219. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Did you ever wish that you could find just the right book to help your child understand some large issue that you're just not sure how to talk about? Then today's episode is for you – my guest Ashia Ray runs booksforlittles.com, a website dedicated to helping parents find great books, on every subject. Listen to find out: – How to use books to make your parenting life easier and better – When a book is "age-appropriate" – Why boring books are dangerous Read about Ashia's two most important takeaways, and find links to lots of books and other resources at weturnedoutokay.com/218! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

We live in a complicated world, financially speaking, which can seem completely shrouded in mystery to us parents – never mind the kids! What with credit cards, bitcoin, Apple pay, swiping, tapping, and sliding, the value of an actual dollar can get com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

I'm sure you've heard that it costs tons of money to raise a child to the age of eighteen – $233,610 in 2015, according to the Money/CNN report I read in preparing for this episode. If that number has you freaked out, you are not alone! But is it really accurate? That's the question we are looking into today. Go to weturnedoutokay.com/216 for key links and the most adorable picture of one of my children; the outfit he's wearing in the photo comes up today. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

BOOK GIVEAWAY: today's guest, Raeshal Solomon of mylittlebanker.com, has graciously offered to give one lucky listener a set of her books that teach financial literacy to little kids! Listen to today's episode to find out how to enter the giveaway : ) Raeshal Solomon comes by her knowledge of how to get out of debt honestly – she's worked hard to rid herself of nearly all her $400,000 debt, while raising two young boys AND living with sickle-cell anemia. She tells us exactly how she accomplished this incredible feat during today's episode! Raeshal also shares great ideas for you, if you're trying to work your way out of financial debt, and talks about why she got started writing books on financial literacy for young children. I know you're going to get so much out of today's episode. Please share with a friend who needs a boost of inspiration today! Watch a quick, wonderful YouTube video on Raeshal and grab the key links for today's episode at weturnedoutokay.com/215. Thank you for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

"I HATE to yell at you… But you make me do it. It's your fault." Recently, I spoke with a mom who said that she tells her kids this all the time. Do you ever feel like this, when your child is giving you crazy attitude ? Or when your child is whining, or picks a fight with a sibling over absolutely nothing at all? In short, do you ever feel like you cannot take your child's bad, embarrassing behavior for one more second? If so, today's episode gives you a ninja tactic that will completely change this dynamic! If you really care about stopping your children's annoying behavior before it starts, and you really care about not flying off the handle with them… Today's episode shows you how to do it. Listen in to find out how to do it right!   3 Secrets of Happy Parenting: You know that fear and dread that you feel can about spending time with your young child? Those hours that drag on, when paradoxically it feels like there is so much to do but also the minutes just creep by, super slowly, moment by agonizing moment? I am excited to share the 3 Secrets of Happy Parenting, which give you the power to overcome that fear and dread and truly enjoy the time you spend with your kids. Learn these 3 Secrets in my Live, Online Class So, I know in this episode I say "the 3 Secrets of Happy Parenting Minicourse is all ready for you!" Life interfered this time: I got bronchitis and I'm still recovering… But what IS ready: the 3 Secrets of Happy Parenting Live, Online Class! The Minicourse is still in production, but in the meantime learn these three secrets while connecting with me live! By the end of this live, online 40-minute class, you'll know how to make the time you spend with your kids really enjoyable time. Click the link below for details and to register: weturnedoutokay.com/secrets Other key links over at weturnedoutokay.com/214 – Thank you so much for listening : ) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Are the frightening and persistent questions of life weighing on you right now? Today I share the story of my own frightening and persistent question, a real biggie which brought with it a lot of parental guilt – but yet this question simply wouldn't leave me alone… Today I share how I successfully addressed it, and I introduce a minicourse that can help you address it, too. This minicourse is all ready for you over at weturnedoutokay.com! It's called The Three Secrets of Happy Parenting, and today's episode is also the intro to the course. Sign up by going to weturnedoutokay.com/213! And thank you so much for listening : ) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe