3 Moves

1. Outdoor Learning
With the sun making a welcome return this week, it has been a welcome reminder to get out and enjoy nature.

In fact, even when it’s a bit grey and miserable it’s still so important to get out and about with the kids.

There is so much to gain from being outside, the sounds, the weather, the wildlife, the trees.

You could even take advantage of the outdoors with a nature hunt, trying to spot some animals or their trails. Or at the very least it is an amazing chance to TALK!! Ask you children how they are, what are they enjoying at school, their favourite part of the day…

Physical activity and well-being all wrapped up, for you all.

2. Healthy Hydration

Have you found that hydrating your kids can be tricky this time of year, as the weather starts to become a bit colder?

I drink so much water (and coffee) during the day, and it helps with my concentration and energy levels.  Although I am always up for a wee in the night… But that could be my age, before you say it!

I set the girls a challenge on their water intake…  Go for squash if you need to.  But please don’t go down the energy drink route…  You are asking for trouble with attention, oral hygiene and even behaviour. I make a joke out of their wee being too yellow and make a bit of a game of it if they are well hydrated.  The challenge is to finish at least one bottle of water each day.

If you get it right it will support focus and well-being, which is especially important as the weather cools.

I’ve nailed this with my eldest, but the youngest is a work in progress!!

3. Financial Education

Why are kids not taught this in schools?

I wish I knew what I do now, when I was fortunate enough to get paid to play football…  This time next year Rodney!

I would encourage you to introduce your children to basic financial concepts like saving, compounding interest, and understanding the value of money. With the Christmas holidays around the corner, this is a great opportunity to help them appreciate thoughtful spending and start building money-smart habits.  And if you are not sure where to start… Here are two tips:

– Open a Vanguard account for them and start putting money and teach them how compounding works when they are old enough!

– Get them a bank account and start giving them pocket money, but MAKE SURE THEY EARN IT.  Read last week’s newsletter…

And maybe even get them some Bitcoin for Christmas…

NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE!