Have you been to a kid's birthday party lately?! Picture bouncy castles, pony rides, fun parks, magicians, high-end cakes, and the list goes on. Not to mention, there’s always some elaborate theme that requires a trip to the costume shop. Now, all of these things do sound like fun, but they come with a big price tag. On today’s episode, Carla discusses the line between generosity and parenting, and how you can set realistic spending expectations with your children (life lesson alert). The moral of the podcast: don’t use money or material goodies as a shortcut for parenting.    Today’s topics include:    The dos and don’ts of spending on your kids   Ways to reflect on your own spending habits  How to get out of an ineffective spending cycle with your kids       Please make sure to rate, review, and follow us for more financial tips, tricks, and tactics. Tandia Financial Credit Union is here to help. Got Feedback? Want to learn more? Head to tandia.com for an experience as unique as you are.