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How to Teach Kids Negotiation Skills

Knowing how to negotiate is a valuable skill with lifelong benefits. Help your kids and teens master the art of negotiation with these useful tips.

January 23, 2024 Lifestyle

How to Celebrate Lunar New Year with Red Envelopes

Giving lucky money is part of celebrating Lunar New Year. Here’s what you need to know about the etiquette with giving red envelopes.

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January 9, 2024 Lifestyle

Most Interesting Teen Influencers

Social media influencers come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. Here are 15 of the most interesting teen influencers to follow.

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January 3, 2024 Lifestyle

New Year’s Money Resolutions for Families and Kids in 2024

Whether your family wants to pay down debt or save for a dream vacation, here are seven money New Year’s resolutions to make in 2024.

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December 12, 2023 Lifestyle

How to Decorate Your Bedroom on a Budget

You’ve got your own unique style. And you want to express it! Here’s how to add colour, texture, and light to your bedroom without blowing your budget.

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December 10, 2023 Lifestyle

How Kids and Teens Can Shop Online Safely

Online shopping is increasingly common. Here’s some tips for parents to help protect their kids and teens and keep them safe when they shop online.

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December 1, 2023 Lifestyle

How to Teach Your Kids and Teens About Holiday Budgeting 

Learn how kids and teens can stay within their budget and still enjoy the holiday season without taking on debt.

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May 29, 2023 Lifestyle

Budget Travel: How to Save Money on Your Next Family Vacation

If the price tag of a family vacation seems more expensive these days, you’re not wrong. Here’s how to fit a getaway into your family budget.

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May 17, 2023 Lifestyle

How to Budget for a Family Pet in Canada

How much does it cost to care for a dog or cat in Canada? You may be surprised. Here’s how to budget for your family pet.

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May 9, 2023 Lifestyle

What is the Pink Tax? A Guide for Teens

Why do women pay more for the same goods and services than men do? It could be because of the pink tax.

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April 25, 2023 Lifestyle

How to Help Kids and Teens Avoid Impulse Buying

If your kid or teen is impulse buying, don’t fret. Here’s why it happens and some tips to help avoid impulse spending.

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April 4, 2023 Lifestyle

10 Climate Change Activists Making a Difference in Canada

Taking action against climate change can be daunting at any age, especially for kids and teens. Meet 10 Canadian activist teens who are fighting for a better future.

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March 16, 2023 Lifestyle

10 Tips to Thrift Like a Pro

Like double denim and bodysuits, thrifting is back in style. Here’s 10 tips on how to thrift for secondhand fashion like a pro.

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March 8, 2023 Lifestyle

International Women’s Day: Meet Three Trailblazing Teens

In honour of International Womens’ Day 2023 we’re featuring three incredible teens who are blazing their own trail and making a difference.

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December 28, 2022 Lifestyle

How to Set Weekly Chores for Kids and Teens

Need help defining weekly chores for your kids? Read on for some ideas, plus tips for keeping on top of what’s been accomplished.

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September 12, 2022 Lifestyle

Tips on How to Manage Your Kids’ Screen Time

How much screen time is too much? We share tips on how to manage screen time for kids and teens and ways to model healthy digital behaviour.

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August 24, 2022 Lifestyle

The Parents’ Guide to the Metaverse

Confused about what your kids and teens get up to in the metaverse? Never fear! We’re here to help decode the metaverse.

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June 14, 2022 Lifestyle

How to Choose a Driving School in Canada

Is your teen is ready to get their driver’s license and get behind the wheel? Here’s what parents need to know about choosing a driving school in Canada.

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June 3, 2022 Lifestyle

Life Skills to Teach Kids with Disabilities

Teach these three life skills to kids with disabilities to promote independence while keeping them safe at home and in the community.

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May 24, 2022 Lifestyle

How to Be an Ally to Your LGBTQ2S+ Child

Having a parent as an ally can be affirming for LGBTQ2S+ kids. Here’s how you can show your allyship and support your queer child or teen.

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May 17, 2022 Lifestyle

How to Talk to Kids and Teens About Mental Health

Wonder how to talk to kids about mental health? Find out what mental health is, how to talk about it, and ways to help kids maintain mental wellness.

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May 13, 2022 Lifestyle

The Best Ways to Teach Your Kids About Giving

Giving feels good and it’s good for us. Teaching kids why and how to give to others or a charity is as important as teaching them to eat their veggies.

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May 3, 2022 Lifestyle

Prom Budgeting Tips and Ideas for Teens

The best prom ever doesn’t have to be expensive. With a little creativity and some DIY skills, you can create the perfect prom night. Here are our top prom budgeting tips for teens.

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April 20, 2022 Lifestyle

A Guide to Taking A Gap Year After High School

What is a gap year? Learn about taking a gap year before university, including the pros and cons of a gap year after high school, how to spend your gap year, and gap year finance.

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April 18, 2022 Lifestyle

The Parents’ Guide to Roblox

Your kids and their friends love Roblox, so you probably want to know more about it. Here’s how the money elements and safety features work in this blockbuster multiplayer game.

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April 6, 2022 Lifestyle

How to Create a YouTube Channel for Your Kids

Got a child who wants YouTube stardom? Here’s everything parents and guardians need to know about creating a YouTube channel for kids and teens.

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April 1, 2022 Lifestyle

Chores for Kids to Earn Money

One of the best ways kids can learn financial literacy is to put their knowledge into practice by earning their own money through chores and household tasks.

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March 31, 2022 Lifestyle

How to Talk to Children About Climate Change

We share useful tips, ideas and resources for explaining climate change facts for kids in a way that helps foster clarity, conversation, and action.

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March 23, 2022 Lifestyle

What Teens Need to Know About Buying a Car

If you’re thinking about helping your teen buy their first car, here are the important facts and tips you need to know.

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March 15, 2022 Lifestyle

Spring Cleaning Chores for Kids and Teens

Spring is the perfect time for kids to help with a few chores around the house. Here are our favourite tips and a checklist to get kids and teens involved in spring cleaning chores.

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March 8, 2022 Lifestyle

7 Chore Ideas for Kids this Winter

With winter comes some specific chores to do around the home. Get kids involved with these fun tasks that help teach independence and financial responsibility.

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March 2, 2022 Lifestyle

Mydoh & DoorDash Contest

Parents deserve a March break too! Enter to win a $300 DoorDash gift card with Mydoh.

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February 25, 2022 Lifestyle

Household Chores For Kids and Teens With Disabilities

Should kids with disabilities do household chores? For many, the answer is: absolutely! Here’s how parents can support their tweens and teens, along with tips from those who have done it.

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February 17, 2022 Lifestyle

Tips for Saving Money on Family Meals

Learn simple tips on how you can make delicious healthy meals for your family and still save money on groceries.

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January 27, 2022 Lifestyle

10 Life Skills That Chores Can Teach Your Kids and Teens

Before you give your kids a free pass on doing chores, here are some valuable life skills your kids and teens can learn through household chores.

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January 24, 2022 Lifestyle

Mydoh Product Updates: You Asked, We Listened

Mydoh is excited to share the new product features our team is working on. These updates will help parents navigate the Mydoh app, and raise money-smart kids.

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January 19, 2022 Lifestyle

How to Teach Kids Negotiation Skills

Knowing how to negotiate is a valuable skill with lifelong benefits. Help your kids and teens master the art of negotiation with these useful tips.

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January 14, 2022 Lifestyle

How Kids and Teens Can Gamify Their Savings Strategy

Gamification can help kids and teens learn how to save money without it ever feeling like a chore. Turn saving money into a game with these tips.

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January 12, 2022 Lifestyle

Fun and Cheap Winter Activities for Kids

Looking for boredom-busting ideas? These fun, cheap winter activities will help to keep your bodies moving and warm while getting in some quality family time.

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December 16, 2021 Lifestyle

How to Teach Kids About Gratitude

Teaching kids how to practice gratitude has tremendous benefits. Here’s how parents can teach kids and teens to be grateful and appreciate what they have.

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November 12, 2021 Lifestyle

What Parents Need to Know About YouTube

YouTube is one of the most popular video streaming social platforms driven by independent creators. Here’s what parents need to know about navigating it safely.

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October 28, 2021 Lifestyle

What Parents Need to Know About Online Games for Teens

Chances are your teen is playing multiplayer games online. Here’s what parents need to know to feel secure about adolescents engaging in multiplayer games.

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October 15, 2021 Lifestyle

What Parents Need to Know About Twitter

Twitter is a popular social media platform, but is it safe for your kids, tweens, and teenagers? Here’s what parents need to know.

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October 12, 2021 Lifestyle

The Pros and Cons of Chores and Allowance

Learn why kids and teens should have an allowance, the different types, and the pros and cons of getting paid for chores.

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October 7, 2021 Lifestyle

In-App Purchases: What Are They and How Can I Turn Them Off?

We break down what in-app purchases are and how to have honest conversations with your kids about how to navigate in-app purchases successfully.

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October 6, 2021 Lifestyle

What Parents Need to Know About Facebook

Facebook is a popular social media platform, but is it safe for your kids and teenagers? Here’s our top Facebook safety tips for parents.

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October 4, 2021 Lifestyle

What Parents Need to Know About Instagram

Instagram is a photo-sharing social media app popular with kids. But is it safe for tweens and teens to use? Here’s our best Instagram advice for parents.

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September 28, 2021 Lifestyle

How to Set Social Media Boundaries for Kids & Teens

If kids aren’t recording TikTok dances, they’re snapping with friends, or gaming online. Learn how to set healthy social media boundaries with your tween and teen.

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September 27, 2021 Lifestyle

Cyberbullying and Teens: A Guide for Parents

We know it’s not easy to talk to your kids about cyberbullying. Here’s some tips for parents on how to help your child stay safe online and prevent online bullying.

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September 24, 2021 Lifestyle

The Parents Guide to Gaming for Kids and Teens

Gaming is a huge part of life for many tweens and teens. Here’s what parents need to know about video games and how they can keep their kids safe.

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September 24, 2021 Lifestyle

What is Mydoh Smart Card? (Video)

With the Mydoh Smart Cash Card kids can safely spend their own money in-store and online up to the allowable limits, and parents get complete oversight.

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September 23, 2021 Lifestyle

What’s the Best Allowance Method for Kids & Teens: Chore-Based or Pure?

There are a few different ways to pay your kids and teens their allowance. Here’s what you need to know.

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September 21, 2021 Lifestyle

Best Daily Chores for Kids and Teens

What daily chores should your kids be doing? Read on for ideas, plus tips on how to manage household chores and pay out allowance.

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September 17, 2021 Lifestyle

Parents Guide to Social Media for Tweens and Teens

Teens use social media apps to connect with their friends and express their creativity. If your kid is on social media, here’s everything parents need to know.

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September 15, 2021 Lifestyle

Mydoh: Unveiling a New Brand Design

Mydoh unveils its new brand design. Follow the design journey and how the creative team landed on a logo that expresses the Mydoh Money app for kids and parents.

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September 15, 2021 Lifestyle

Best Daily Routines for Kids and Teens

If your teen is struggling with back to school, we’ve got your back. Here are tips on creating a healthy daily routine for students to set them up for success.

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September 13, 2021 Lifestyle

The Best Chores for Kids and Teens

Kids who do chores gain important values, life skills, and money habits. Find out how, plus discover a list of common household chores for your kids.

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September 2, 2021 Lifestyle

What Parents Need to Know about Snapchat

Snapchat is one of the most popular social networks used by tweens and teens, but is it safe for kids? Here’s what parents need to know about Snapchat.

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August 16, 2021 Lifestyle

3 Ways Parents Can Teach Kids to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Many Canadians embrace sustainable living. So, Mydoh has teamed up with GarbageDay to help kids learn when to donate, when to recycle, and when to trash it.

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July 30, 2021 Lifestyle

Guide to Giving an Allowance to Kids & Teenagers

We help you make sense of chores and allowance so you can start the conversation with your tweens and teens with confidence.

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July 30, 2021 Lifestyle

Guide to Household Chores for Kids & Teenagers

Not sure where to start when it comes to household chores? From age-appropriate chore lists to printable chore charts, this guide will help you get set up.

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July 21, 2021 Lifestyle

How To Set Up a Mydoh Account as a Non-RBC Client

The Mydoh Smart Cash Card is now available to parents and kids who bank with any financial institution in Canada. Here’s how to sign up with Mydoh.

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July 14, 2021 Lifestyle

What Parents Need to Know About WhatsApp

WhatsApp is a popular messenger app, but is it safe for kids, tweens, and teens? Here’s what parents need to know.

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July 6, 2021 Lifestyle

Social Media for Kids & Teens: Pros and Cons

Kids and teenagers are using social media more than ever. We list the pros and cons of social media and how parents can help kids engage safely.

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June 24, 2021 Lifestyle

What Parents Need to Know about Social Media App Clubhouse

Clubhouse is a buzzy new social app, but is it safe for tweens and teens? Here’s what parents need to know.

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June 15, 2021 Lifestyle

What Parents Need to Know About TikTok

TikTok is the hot new social network among tweens and teens. But what exactly is it? Here’s what you need to know about TikTok and whether it’s safe for kids.

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June 15, 2021 Lifestyle

What Is Mydoh Earn? (Video)

Mydoh Earn is focused on helping kids learn the value of earning a dollar with real-world experience. Within the app, parents can easily set up tasks for kids, pay them for completing those tasks and set a weekly allowance.

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June 8, 2021 Lifestyle

What is Mydoh? (Video)

Raise money-smart kids with Mydoh, the money management app for parents and kids!

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May 26, 2021 Lifestyle

How Parents and Teens Use Mydoh

We show you how Mydoh can help teens earn, spend, and save their own money.

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May 14, 2021 Lifestyle

The Most Popular Summer Chore List for Kids and Teens

Teach your kids responsibility and money skills by paying them to help out with summer chores around the house, garden, and cottage.

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March 16, 2021 Lifestyle

A Guide to Spring Chores for Kids and Teens

Doing chores can boost your kids’ bank balance. Did you know chores also build life skills and boost mental health? Here are spring chores for kids and teens.

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August 24, 2020 Lifestyle

Get Shopping: 7 Reasons Why We Should Love Our Local Economy

For those wondering how shopping local can help your community, we’ve put together some of our favourite reasons. Learn how to get your kids involved and teach them the importance of shopping locally.

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August 24, 2020 Lifestyle

Settling in Canada: How to Set Your Kids Up for Success

While the thought is promising, trying to understand the differences in the Canadian school system and curriculum may be confusing and sometimes stressful. Mydoh is here to help navigate this sometimes daunting topic.

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