Breakfast for Dinner

Sometimes we forget that little things can be rewards for children like breakfast for dinner, picking the movie, inviting friends over to play, or taking a bike ride with a parent. Hugs, high fives, winks, and compliments on their hard work are important short-term motivators.

Stock up Earnie Jr. with non-monetary rewards like a family dance party, play catch outside, board game night, build an obstacle course, extra treat after dinner, a no chores pass, you choose what to wear day, visit grandma, and/or a teddy bear tea party. 

Money is great but kids are extremely expensive these days between cell phones and organized sports. Also, giving children money at a young age doesn’t make much sense nor will it drive them the way these other ideas will. Most (young) kids will tell you the best reward is spending time with a loved one!