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Parents Forever: Money Issues in Divorce Educator Guide
Copyright © 1997 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
NOTE: This is a Web Sampler.
This part of the Parents Forever curriculum developed for divorcing and never-been-married parents. It discusses how to help parents understand the emotional and social consequences of financial changes experienced as a result of divorce. It is intended for educators using the Parents Forever curriculum.
Contents
Session 1
- Introduction
- Components of the Curriculum
- Using the Curriculum
- To All PARENTS FOREVER Educators
- Main Points of Session 1
- Purpose of Session 1
Adjusting to Money Changes
- Identifying the Consequences of Money Changes
- Recognizing Grief Over the Loss of Income
- Preparing for the Changes
How Do You Spend Your Money?
- Tracking Your Spending Patterns
- Fixed and Flexible Monthly Payments
- Calendar for Tracking Household Spending Patterns
Rethinking How to Spend Money
- Reassessing How Money Will Be Used
- Worksheet 1: Reassessing How Money Will Be Used
- Worksheet 2: Determining Seasonal or Periodic Expenses
Money Goals
- Setting New Goals
- Three Phases to Setting Child-centered Goals
- Reassessing Goals Due to Money Changes
- Worksheet 3: Identifying How Goals Will Be Adjusted
- Worksheet 4: Putting Goals into Action
Talking with Children About Money
- Money Talk--Family Style
Money Conflicts
- Managing Disagreement and Conflict Over Money
- Six Steps to Managing Money Conflict
- Worksheet 5: Conflict Management
- When Conflict Management Is Not Possible
Conclusion
Self Study
- Collecting Money Facts
- Establishing Debt Load
- Housing Decisions
- Retirement Benefits: Initial Information
- Tracking Saving/Investment Assets
- Protecting Children Against Future Risks
Session 2
- Introduction
- Main Points of Session 2
- Purpose of Session 2
Cost of Raising Children
- Importance of Estimating the Cost of Raising Children
- Categories for Estimating the Cost of Raising Children
- Estimating the Cost of Raising children
- Comparing the Estimated Cost of Raising Children
- Areas for Further Consideration
Conclusion
- Appendix 1: Case Study 1
- Appendix 2: Case Study 2 Economies of Scale Cost Adjustments
- Appendix 3: Monthly Cost Tables
- Appendix 4: Yearly Cost Tables
This booklet is only available with a Parents Forever Package:
- Parents Forever: Education for Families in Divorce Transition (with DVD)
- Parents Forever and Padres para siempre Educational Package (with DVD)
Already have this booklet and need the corresponding Parent Handbook?
See the related program: Parents Forever
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact your University of Minnesota Extension office or the Extension Store at (800) 876-8636.
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