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Big feelings, small pockets

Barbara Mettle-Olympio — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:39:08 GMT

Helping kids understand wants, needs, and emotional spending.

Kids don’t spend emotionally because they’re careless with money. They do it because money is often tied to feelings long before it’s tied to logic. Excitement, boredom, comparison, stress, wanting to fit in. Spending promises a quick fix and, honestly, this is just as true for adults.

Raising financially confident children isn’t about stopping emotional spending altogether. It’s about helping kids recognise it when it's happening and understand what to do next.

why New Year resolutions fail (and what kids can learn from it)

Barbara Mettle-Olympio — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:58:34 GMT

Every January, the world seems full of hope and good intentions. People promise themselves they’ll eat better, save more, exercise regularly, or simply get more organised. And yet, by February, most of those resolutions are quietly abandoned. The gym is emptier, the salad bowl forgotten, the savings plan stalled. It’s not because people don’t care. It’s because goals without structure, feedback, and immediate relevance are hard to keep.

nimbl’s 12 days of smart festive spending for kids

Barbara Mettle-Olympio — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:38:44 GMT

Twelve simple ideas to help your child develop money confidence this festive season while making the most of key nimbl features.

Top STEM Gifts for Kids this Christmas

Barbara Mettle-Olympio — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:21:15 GMT

The magic of Christmas is nearly here and with it comes the joy of choosing gifts that spark wonder and fuel curiosity. This year, why not give presents that do more than entertain?

top Halloween activities for all ages

Barbara Mettle-Olympio — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:45:01 GMT

Discover the best family Halloween events across the UK this October half-term, from theme parks and pumpkin trails to magical workshops and spooky adventures for all ages.

National Coding Week 2025

Lauren Smith — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:06:54 GMT

Young Coders 2026: Neighbourhood Navigators with nimbl

Lauren Smith — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:03:48 GMT

Hey, future tech stars! Want to try coding but don't know where to start? Or maybe you’ve already started, and you’re ready to take it to the next level? Well, we’ve got some exciting news for you! nimbl is teaming up with Young Coders again in 2025-26! A competition that’s perfect for beginners and all about encouraging young people to get creative with coding. This year, the theme is "Neighbourhood Navigators"

4 simple money lessons for year 7s

Barbara Mettle-Olympio — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:32:33 GMT

The start of secondary school is a great time to build your child’s money confidence. With a little guidance, your tween can learn value, choice, and responsibility; developing healthy money habits that last well beyond school.

The Young Coders 2025 Competition Winners

The Penny Pincher — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:55:13 GMT

Celebrating young coders who turned budgeting into brilliant games.

How to Help Your Teen Find a Summer Job | Penny Pincher Collab

The Penny Pincher — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:24:09 GMT

This post is part of our collaboration with The Penny Pincher, we’re exploring how kids can make money during the school holidays in age-appropriate and practical ways, here, Al explores ways you can help your 14 - 16 year old Teen get a paid job recounts what it was like being a parent of a child in paid theatre.