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Moneypants
by Moneypants
Everyone has been given at least one superpower to help them accomplish their unique mission in life. BUT...the only way to unlock those superpowers is through WORK ETHIC. That's where Moneypants comes in. This is not a podcast about chores. Or about allowances. No, it’s a podcast about how to develop your superpowers. Yeah!
Episodes
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10 Keys To Detecting Entitlement
What do rednecks and entitlement have in common? Well, people with these conditions both let off tell-tale signs. Today were going to talk about what signs and symptoms to looks for so you can recognize entitlement when you see it. We’ll also talk about how entitlement actually isn’t something…
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Don‘t Crush Your Kids‘ Dreams
Have you ever worried that your kids are wasting their time developing a talent that you seriously doubt will go anywhere? What should you do about it? On the flip side, have you ever worried that you might be that parent who is pushing their child and trying to live vicariously through them?…
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The Four Sneaky Lies That Video Games Sell
A mom recently posted on a social media forum that she had decided to restrict the amount of time her son was spending playing video games, and her son got really upset at her. Video games were really important to him. He was developing his talents by playing them. How could she restrict that?…
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How Moneypants Came To Be
Just like Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither was Moneypants. In fact, it’s taken us about 20 years to get to where we are now. And today, we are going to get personal and relate the story of how Moneypants came to be. Oddly enough, it wasn’t the ease of a perfect life that motivated the creation...
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The Best Time To Teach Manners To Kids
You’ve probably witnessed a child or maybe a teen say or do something rude and inappropriate and then seen a fellow adult laugh and shrug it off while saying, “Oh it’s okay. they are just kids! Let them be kids.” But is that really a valid excuse? And if so, at exactly what point does that excuse...
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Overcoming The 5 Hurdles Of Using Cash
Moneypants is a cash-based system, and it’s that way for a very good reason. However, handing kids cash introduces certain problems that can turn into a headache. For example, what do you do if the cash your kids earned gets lost or stolen? What do you do if the money gets misspent or your kids...
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Is Mom The Family Maid?
Paying kids for chores sound like a brilliant idea up until the moment one of your kids casually waves their hand at you and says, “Nah. You know what Mom, I’m actually enjoying my book here, I’m not interested in the money today, you can go ahead and do the dishes for me instead.” That’s…
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Crafting Effective Consequences
Today we’re going to talk about the art of crafting effective consequences. We recently learned of a judge who creates unique and custom punishments that are much more effective at promoting reform than the national average. Today we’re going to talk about his secret, and we’re also going to talk...
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Control vs Consequences
“Consequences” and “control”. Are those bad words? Some people think so! Today we’ll discuss why consequences and control are not only good but absolutely necessary. We’ll discuss the two types of consequences, both natural and logical. And what the role of parents are in administering them.…
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Detecting And Avoiding Manipulation
If you had to explain to someone else what manipulation is, what would you say? What exactly is manipulation? For example, when you offer your child or teen a reward for doing what you want, are you being manipulative? Or when you attach consequences for bad behavior, is that manipulation? Today,...
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Weathering The First 30 Days (And What To Expect)
Have you been listening to the Moneypants podcast and think you might be ready to dive in and test it out? Well, today we’re going to walk you through what you can expect during the first 30 days of implementing Moneypants. We’ll talk about why we call the first 30 days “a challenge”, but why…
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Practical Help vs Fluffy Advice (Detecting Nonsense)
There is a lot of advice out there. Everyone has an opinion. Especially when it comes to raising kids and running the home. A simple internet search will reveal thousands of articles about how to be a good parent. But what do you do when it’s not right? Often one blogger’s advice will conflict…
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Avoiding The College Debt Trap
How are you planning on paying for your kids’ college? The answer to that question may be easier than you think. Today we’re sharing our best episode yet. We’re going to discuss how Moneypants can help you and your children save thousands of dollars by avoiding the college debt trap. With college...
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Supporting Your Teens With Their Goals
Do your teens and preteens think they are too old for Moneypants? Are you having trouble getting your teens on board with the program? We’ll talk about the easiest way to convince your teen that Moneypants isn’t just a gimmick for 5-year-olds. In fact, if properly applied, Moneypants actually...
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The Secret To Self-Esteem
Do ribbons, trophies, money, and praise create self-confidence? We contend the answer is a resounding “no”. Today, we’re going to discuss where self-confidence truly comes from and why anyone can develop it. We’ll share one easy way parents can support their children’s efforts to cultivate...
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40 Skills Every Kid Should Have Before Leaving Home (pt2)
Part two of “Adult Skills Every Kid Should Have Before Leaving Home”. We’ll discuss ways of incorporating emergency preparedness skills using Moneypants. We’ll talk about the real purpose of developing talents. And we’ll talk about the one sport every child should be required to play. Plus, we’ll...
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40 Skills Every Kid Should Have Before Leaving Home
A former dean at Stanford University wrote a blog titled “Adult skills Every 18-year-old should have”. We took that idea and ran with it. We came up with about 40 skills every kid should have before they leave home. And we’re going to talk about how Moneypants can help. We’ll discuss some of the...
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The 7 Steps To Resolving Fights
Today we’re going to talk about the best way to resolve fights between family members in the court of Mom and Dad. First, we’ll talk about what cases should be thrown out by the judge and how to prevent chronic tattling. Next, we’ll also discuss why spending a little more time resolving fights…
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Clever Devils
We are going to reveal the biggest weakness of Moneypants. Yes, there is one major weakness. Moneypants is an incredible program. If you use Moneypants your kids will be hardworking, smart, and talented. Oddly enough, however, this may or may not be a good thing. Today we are going to discuss why...
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The Magic Of Bridge Money
Bridge Money! What is it? and how does it work? Today we’re going to tell you how bridge money helps family members transition into paying for their own things. We’re going to talk how bridge money creates a sense of fairness and how it helps parents feel more confident about using Moneypants....
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Train Yourself To Train Your Kids
Brandon McMillan, the former star of the show “Lucky Dog”, is the best of the best when it comes to training animals. Today we are going to breakdown some of the principles Brandon teaches and talk about how they overlap with Moneypants. Turns out, the underlying principles of training apply…
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Never Argue
Arguments! They are emotionally exhausting, and they strain relationships. Today, we’re going to talk about how to spot an argument, what to do if you find yourself getting into one, and how to avoid them in the future. We’ll talk about the motives your kids may have for arguing and some of the...
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Never Criticize
Criticism kills motivation. But from a practical standpoint isn’t criticism necessary for meaningful progress to take place? When using Moneypants, how can you avoid the poison of criticism but still help your family members make necessary changes and improvements? Today we are going to talk…
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Never Lie
Are you l00% honest when you communicate with your children? We are going to talk about some of the common situations where parents find themselves lying to their children and to themselves. We’re going to talk about why the habit of lying can undermine the entire Moneypants system. We’ll talk...
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Moneypants vs Allowances
This week we are hosting a match: allowances versus Moneypants. The majority of Americans believe it is critical for parents to teach their children to be financially responsible. So, most parents pay their children a weekly allowance with the expectation that it will teach their children to be...
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The Nuts & Bolts Of Holding Family Council
This week we’re covering the practical nuts and bolts of family counsel. We’ll start off with some quick tips for making family counsel a success. Then we’ll go through a simple agenda a family might want to follow during their family counsel. We’ll talk about why the calendar is a key component…
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Experts Answer 13 Questions About Family Council
Family council. Boy doesn’t that sound dry….or is it? We went to the experts and asked some challenging questions such as “Should parents and children have the same level of say? How do you avoid fights and negativity when discussing problems in family council? Does holding family council…
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The Secret To Teaching Your Kids About Money
Parents usually give their kids money because they want them to learn how to manage money on their own. Today we are going to talk about why Moneypants is the best tool to prepare your children to handle money responsibly in the real world. We’ll talk about the variety of money management tactics...
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6 Reasons Why You Should Stop Rotating Chores
In many homes, parents have members of the family take turns doing different jobs. They either switch jobs daily or weekly. Today we’ll be talking about the 6 reasons to STOP frequent job rotations. We’ll talk about how giving family members the same job for an entire year significantly decreases...
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9 Keys To Discovering Your Kids' Superpowers
Today we’re talking about how to discover your kids’ superpowers. Moneypants is all about developing superpowers, but what are those superpowers? We’ll talk about nine keys to helping every family member discover what their superpowers are. And what things will get in the way of your objective.…
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6 Ways To Create A Healthy Balanced Meal Of Habits
Today we’re going to talk about how to create a balanced meal of habits. How work ethic isn’t just about chores. We’re going to talk about the six different categories of habits. How to avoid extremes. The foundational habits. What habits create a foundation for the other habits to make sure you...
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5 Ways To Use QuickPoints To Motivate Great Behavior
Today we’re going to talk about the power of Quickpoints—the jelly beans of Moneypants. The smallest rewards available on the Moneypants app. Why they work, how they work, and ideas for using quickpoints in your home. We’ll discuss five different uses for quickpoints, including using them for...
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Should You Allow Your Teen To Have Their Own Car?
The Three “M” Privileges: Money, Media, and Mobility. We’re going to talk about the third and final of the three “M” Privileges: Mobility. Yes, we’re discussing teenagers and cars. We’ve invited a special guest, who has a lot of experience with both. We’re going to talk about whether you should...
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Why Parents Should Own And Control All Media In The Home
The Three “M” Privileges: Money, Media, and Mobility. We’re going to talk about the second of the three “M” Privileges: Media. Today we are going to try to convince you that all media and devices in the home should belong to mom and dad. This includes TV, movies, internet, social media, books…
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The 3 "M" Privileges: Money, Media, and Mobility - Part 1
The Three “M” Privileges: Money, Media, and Mobility. We’re going to talk about the first of the three “M” Privileges: Money. Why you should limit your kids' access to money. Why money earned outside the home should be treated as a privilege, not a right. How to keep money earned outside the home...
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Fantastic Fees And How To Use Them
We’re going to talk about our history with fees. We’ll talk about the lab work we’ve done here in our home and what actually happened when we tried to use fees in different ways. When collecting fees, we’ll talk about what did NOT work, what DOES work, and how to use fees effectively. We’ll…
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The Multipurpose Prize Bag
We’ll talk about three uses for the prize bag. Who should fill up the prize bag, and why? Why you should treat free stuff differently than stuff your kids pick out at the store themselves. Why you’re NOT being a miser by charging kids money for stuff that was given to your family for free. How to...
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Training Your Inner Toddler
What has undeveloped motor skills, a short memory, limited vocabulary, poor organizational skills, is unable to understand delayed gratification, and has a short attention span, but really wants to help out at home? That’s right: toddlers! Today we’re going to talk about the specific and…
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Becoming A Master With Mr. Miyagi
We’re going to talk about becoming a master, Mr. Miyagi style. We’re going to talk about how mastery points came to be and what they mean. Why rotating jobs can lead to mediocrity. How parents can have peace of mind as their kids grow up and leave home. And what it means to truly master a job.…
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Creating The Delicious 6-Layer Rewards Parfait
How to create the perfect, delicious 6-layer rewards parfait. When creating rewards, you don’t have to limit yourself to just one type of reward. Layered rewards are WAY more effective and serve different purposes and accomplish different goals—both short term and long term. We’ll talk about how…
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How To Leverage Your Income
How to leverage the money and resources you already have to help motivate your family members to become their best selves. Did you know that most parents have no idea how much they actually spend on their kids? When they go to try paying their kids an allowance, they either grossly overpay or way...
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Top 10 Reasons To Use Moneypants Boss
Do you ever feel like when you got married, your life was over and you lost your sense of identity? If so, you’re not alone. Society places bizarre and unhealthy expectations on parents. It doesn’t need to be that way. Moms and dads are people, too, with talents and abilities and major things to...
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The Hard-Boiled Job Inspector
The job inspector. Why you need one. Why a job inspector is an absolute necessity. The qualities you should look for in a top-notch job inspector. What mistakes to avoid when inspecting, especially the secret to avoiding manipulation and fights and never-ending job time. Plus, we will have a...
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Help! My Money Is Running Away!
You have to have a spending plan or else your money will disappear. But is it part of a budget, a spending plan, or a rewards plan? Or is it all three? Why money in and of itself is a poor motivator. It’s just little green pieces of paper. Find out how using a spending plan changes that poor...
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The Judicious Job Jar
What is job jar? We’ll talk about how job jar works, what the benefits are and what the limits are. How it works in conjunction with daily and weekly jobs. Why kids and adults love it. And the big mistake to avoid when handing out extra jobs. https://captainmoneypants.com
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Stop The Allowance Spending Spree Madness
Some parents are very adamant that paying kids money is a huge mistake. And they have some pretty valid reasons for saying that. We’re going to share with you how to avoid disaster when paying your kids. We’ll talk about the concept of directed spending, giving your kids choices within specific...
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Your Friend, The Job Timer
Today our goal is to convince you that the job timer is your friend. And a friend of the whole family. We’ll discuss how long job time should be, when is the best time to hold job time, what happens when job time is up, and how the honeymoon first week affects the job timer. We’ll talk about…
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Payday: It's Not Just About The Money
Payday. It’s not just about the money. We’ll discuss why you should hold payday. The right way to do it. And a bunch of wrong ways. The secret to jumpstarting Moneypants if you’ve gone off track. How it helps with achieving your goals and why it helps establish trust with your family members.…
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Gifts & Toxic Grandparents
Part two of what to do with satanic grandparents. This podcast turned out to be much longer than we originally thought. We’ll keep discussing the importance of getting gifts under control, especially when it comes to grandparents. The three types of grandparents and how to deal with each type....
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Rethinking Gifts & Presents
How gifts to your kids can totally upend your family system. What to do? When people give your family and kids gifts, how to deal with them, whether it’s friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, or grandparents. Why you should pay for free stuff that you get, even if it’s only a dollar. Plus, ideas...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Everyone has been given at least one superpower to help them accomplish their unique mission in life. BUT...the only way to unlock those superpowers is through WORK ETHIC. That's where Moneypants comes in. This is not a podcast about chores. Or about allowances. No, it’s a podcast about how to develop your superpowers. Yeah!
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Everyone has been given at least one superpower to help them accomplish their unique mission in life. BUT...the only way to unlock those superpowers is through WORK ETHIC. That's where Moneypants comes in. This is not a podcast about chores. Or about allowances. No, it’s a podcast about how to...
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