The Credit Crunch Expert
1.
Talk to your children about the credit crunch and how it affects the family.
Start to have discussions about how much things cost and manage their expectations
about what is affordable.
2. At school they are constantly having discussions about how to save energy and look after the environment by turning off television, lights and games consoles when not in use. Set them the same challenge at home by trying to make a game of it.
3. Give them pocket money for achieving simple tasks like keeping their bedroom tidy or putting out the bins on a weekly basis. Encourage them to save this money towards something they really want.
4. Have a look at the local councils website to see what activities and attractions are being organised in your local area during school holidays. Visit DirectGov for more information.