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But when the topic is even remotely “educational,” you may face additional hurdles. 1 It’s no secret that when kids are interested in a subject, they’ll pay more attention and probably learn more. ‘ So why not look for creative ways to engage your children in activities you can do together that will have longterm payoffs - like teaching them how to manage their money and invest in their future?

Here are a couple of suggestions for engaging your kids in activities that are fun, safe and instructive.

Educational

games for kids

; Many family friendly Web sites feature interactive games, projects and brainteasers for children of all ages. ‘ Some are activities designed for parents and kids to do together; others are things they can safely do by themselves. * You’ll find suggestions for \frays kids can earn an allowance, on line resources to help with homework, word games, suggested reading lists $nd much more. ' Check out the American £ibrary Association’s list of $ife, appropriate Web sites ().

Tap into ; sports mania

» If your kids go wild for shorts, visit Practical Money Skills for Life 0, a free personal financial management site sponsored by Visa USA. It features an on line computer game for teenagers called financial Football,” which Visa developed with the coop

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