Bad economy has pushed birth rate down

Aug 24, 2012
The slow economy has parents rethinking plans to expand their families.

Luxury brands target children for back-to-school

Aug 21, 2012
Even as the economy continues to show signs of weakness, luxury retailers have still been doing well. One strategy? Bidding for customer loyalty from the moment kids step onto the playground.

Teaching a hard-work ethic

Jul 27, 2012
Some people are born to be hard workers. For the rest of us, don't worry -- a good work ethic can be learned.

The 'Club Sandwich' generation

Jul 13, 2012
Not only are many American Baby Boomers supporting both their parents and their kids, but some are even paying for their grand kids as well.

To my dissatisfied daughter

Jul 13, 2012
A frustrated mother sends her teenager daughter a letter, explaining how she and her father are still trying to provide for the family while they are both unemployed.

Starting financial education young

Jun 29, 2012
What lessons can be learned from a fourth-grade economics class taught by high school seniors?
Conrad Ukropina, left, and his classmate Chris Tesorero, both high school seniors, give economics lessons to fourth grade students.
Devin Robins

Rock, paper, income: The life of a stay-at-home dad

Jun 15, 2012
Stay-at-home dad Kenny Messer on the challenges and rewards of being home with the kids.
Stay-at-home dad Kenny Messer on the challenges and rewards of being home with the kids.
Kenny Messer

For public good, not for profit.

Teen summer jobs: Whose money is it, anyway?

Jun 8, 2012
It's summertime and many teens are making the most of it by getting a job. They worked for that money, so they should have full control over it. Or should they?
Summer is a good time for your kids to earn money -- and also learn financial responsibility.
Chris Nystrom

How young is too young to be on Facebook?

In order to increase its reach, Facebook is now developing a system that would allow children under the age of 13 to play games and use the social network.

Gateway Stocks: Starting investors young

May 25, 2012
Think junior's ready to dive into Wall Street? Some parents are buying their kids a share or two, to teach them about investing.