Children & Parenting Resources
Practical guides, checklists, and tools to support every stage—from newborns to teens.
What
Core areas we cover for kids and teens
- Home, travel, and digital safety
- Medical planning and health tracking
- School readiness and learning systems
- Family budgets and major milestones
- Age-appropriate emergency readiness
Why
Preparation reduces stress and risks
- Kids rely on systems adults build
- Emergencies require practiced plans
- School/activities need coordination
- Early habits compound over time
- Clear budgets prevent surprises
When
Best times to focus
- Before baby arrives and each new stage
- At school-year transitions
- Before travel, camps, or new activities
- During health checkups and vaccines
- Annually for budgets and goals
Quick Start
15–45 min each
Create a Family Emergency Plan
Contacts, meeting places, and drill cadence
Organize Health & Meds
Allergies, meds, providers, and records
Set a Family Budget
Plan for childcare, activities, and savings
Featured Checklists
New Baby Preparation
Gear, home setup, and care systems
Child Safety
Home, travel, and digital safety routines
School Preparation
Supplies, routines, and communications
Tools & Calculators
Family Budget Calculator
Monthly plan with kids
Childcare Cost Calculator
Daycare, nanny, sitter
College Savings Calculator
Plan 529 growth
Baby Cost Calculator
First-year expenses
School Supplies Planner
Seasonal budgets
Teen Budget Planner
Teens learn money skills
Age-Based Emergency Readiness
Ages 0–5: Basics
Foundations and routines
- Memorize parent names and home city
- Practice fire drill with safe helpers
- Carry caregiver contact card
- Childproofing checks each season
Ages 6–12: Responsibility
Skills and participation
- Know 2 meeting places and 3 contacts
- Help maintain family go-kits
- Learn basic first aid rules
- Review school communication plans
Ages 13+: Independence
Preparation for life skills
- Personal emergency kit and contacts
- CPR/first aid training options
- Digital safety and passwords
- Driving, travel, and work safety