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22/04/2026
If your kid ever melts down in a shop because they want something you are not buying, this one is for you.
The Wish Box gives you a third option between yes and no. You write the want down, put it in the box, and look at it together later, when the energy is calm.
Swipe through for how it works, the exact words to say in the moment.
Full moment in the Sqilli library: sqilli.com/library
I have to tell you what happened with the Wish Box this week.
If you haven't come across it before, the idea is simple. When your kid sees something they want in a shop, instead of saying yes or no, you write it down or take a photo and put it in a box at home. You look at the wishes together later, when everyone is calm.
Well, my daughter basically gamed the whole system.
She decorated the box beautifully, then put in exactly one wish. Blue highlights in her hair.
For the entire week after that, she asked for nothing. We went shopping, she walked past the candy, she walked past everything. She was completely on a mission.
She wanted those blue highlights so badly that she actually managed herself for the whole week to make sure she got them.
It was quite nice to see how that worked, even in this unexpected way. She was learning to wait, to choose, and to really understand what she actually wants.
Maybe your kid will also find their own clever way. Let them. It is super fun to observe.
The full Wish Box moment with the step-by-step approach is in the Sqilli library: sqilli.com/library
15/04/2026
💛 Did you know your next family dinner out could be one of the best money lessons your child ever gets?
All-you-can-eat restaurants are full of clever design — rounds, timers, rules about finishing your food. And every single one of them is worth wondering about out loud with your kids. 💡
Swipe through for the five questions to ask at the table — and save this for your next dinner out! 👉
👉 Full moment at sqilli.com
03/04/2026
💛 Does your teen know what "Pay in 4" actually costs them?
I remember when paying in instalments meant you genuinely couldn't afford something upfront. Now it's a one-click option for anyone, any age, any purchase. And 30% of Gen Z say it made them overspend.
This week's Money Moment is a kitchen table experiment that makes the real cost land before they click. Swipe through and save it for when the conversation comes up 👉
I'm very curious to hear from parents who've already been here. How do you talk to your teens about Klarna and BNPL? 👇
👉 Full moment at sqilli.com
💛 This week's Money Moment is one that genuinely worries me - and I think it will resonate with a lot of parents.
My daughter can't buy things online independently yet. But that day is coming. And I keep thinking about how to make sure she's ready to make the right choices when it does.
Because I remember when my mum paid in instalments - it was the only option if you couldn't afford something upfront. Now it's a one-click shortcut. Klarna, Afterpay, Pay in 4 - it genuinely feels like a quick gratification game. And 30% of Gen Z say it made them overspend.
This week's moment is a simple kitchen-table exercise that makes the real cost land before they click. 💡
👉 Full moment at sqilli.com Save this one for when online shopping becomes a conversation in your house.
I'm very curious to hear from parents who have more experience with this. How do you talk to your teens about Buy Now Pay Later? 👇
💛 What does it take to make a single LEGO brick?
That was the question we put to students at Amsterdam International Community School this week - and their answers were brilliant. 😄
We walked through every step: raw materials, factory, moulds, colouring, licensing, retail. At each one, kids had to guess what percentage of the final price it represents. Every reveal was loud, fast-paced, and full of "wait - WHAT?!" moments. 🙌
That's exactly the kind of thinking we want to spark. Not memorising prices - but understanding why things cost what they cost.
Thank you to wonderful teacher Theresa for trusting us with her groups, and to my amazing friend and co-facilitator for being the best partner in this. 💛 And to every kid who showed up curious and left questioning everything.
👉 Want to bring a Sqilli workshop to your school? sqilli.com
25/03/2026
💛 Thinking about starting allowance — but not sure if your child is ready?
It's not really about age. It's about whether they can handle a little responsibility, think ahead, and understand that money runs out. 😅
This carousel walks through four simple things to look for before you start — and one conversation to have first. 💡
Save this one for when the question comes up! 👉
👉 Full moment + readiness quiz at sqilli.com
💛 My daughter is nine — and we still haven't started regular allowance.
She gets birthday money, the occasional treat — but nothing regular. Because I want to make sure that when we do start, she's ready to do more than just spend. 💡
Turns out, readiness isn't really about age. It's about signs you can actually observe at home. I walk through them in this week's Money Moment — and there's also a short quiz in the Sqilli Library if you want help figuring out where your child stands.
👉 sqilli.com — save this one for when the allowance question comes up!
18/03/2026
💛 How do you respond when your kid says "but I NEED it"?
Most of the time they believe it completely — and that's actually a perfect moment to use.
💡 This week's Money Moment is one simple question that helps kids start thinking before they ask.
Swipe through and save it for your next shopping trip! 👉
👉 More moments at sqilli.com
💛 Has your kid ever surprised you with how they think about money?
Mine did — at six years old. Before a shopping trip I asked her to sort our list into wants and needs. I explained the basics and honestly didn't think much of it.
But she really argued her case. And I realised — this moment isn't about shopping at all. It's about teaching kids to pause before they react. One simple question: "Is it a want or a need?"
Ask them first. Don't correct. Just listen. 💡
👉 More Money Moments at sqilli.com — save this one for your next shopping trip!
11/03/2026
💛 How do you decide what to pay your kid for a job at home?
You hand over some coins and suddenly
👉 "That's not fair. My friend gets WAY more." 😅
The number isn't the problem. The missing logic is. Swipe through to see one simple conversation that actually works — and turns the argument into a life lesson. 💡
👉 Save this for the next time a job negotiation kicks off at home!
More Money Moments at sqilli.com
💛 How do you decide what to pay your kid for a job at home?
Ever had this one? Your kid does a job, you hand over some coins and suddenly 👉 "That's not fair. My friend gets WAY more." 😅
Before you name a price, try thinking out loud together. "How long will it take? Is it easy or hard work?"
Kids aged 7-11 are ready for this conversation. They just need us to show them how the thinking works. 💛
👉 More moments at sqilli.com. Save this one for the next time a job comes up at home!
