When my kids were babies, I found myself thinking about and worrying about so many things. I worried about their safety. I worried about if they would get hurt by choking on a toy and about falling and bumping their head as they were learning to walk. I worried about if they were growing healthy and strong and if they would get into a preschool that was best for them. I worried about what to feed them and whether to co-sleep or use the cry it out method.
I worried about a lot of things.
I thought if they would just grow up a little bit (without wishing away their childhood), I would not worry as much.
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Boy, I’m not sure what I was thinking because as they’ve grown, those worries I had when they were babies, has been replaced with new worries.
As a mom of a preschooler, a 3rd and 5th grader, I’ve now found myself wanting to secure their future in a whole new way. I feel like they will be grown up way faster than I’d like and I want to be ready to help support them in the best possible way. Whether it’s teaching them about the world and all the good and bad that comes with it or preparing them for college and beyond, I want to make sure I’ve done my part as a mom so that they feel prepared and ready.
There’s no way to completely prepare your kids for every situation, but if you cover the basics, you’ll be equipping your kids for making their own decisions and helping them know that they can reach out for help any time. Whether my children’s goals involve traveling, college, sports, building a business or building a home, I want them to know they they CAN do it – especially with a little help and planning.
Owning your future means knowing what you want, and taking steps to make it real. So, choosing a company that can help with those goals and dreams is so important. As a company with history in serving families through all life stages, COUNTRY Financial® wants to make life a little easier for parents. They can help you on the path to owning your future and help put a plan in place to get you there. Having them help me make my own plan for as far as I can take my kids in life, is the best plan I can have! Right now, COUNTRY Financial® wants to hear from you.
If you won $10,000 from COUNTRY Financial® to #OwnYourFuture, what would you do with it? Would you put $5k in the bank for your child’s future and the other $5k to your child’s school? Tell your story on why financial planning is so important to your family’s future and
Enter the Own Your Future Challenge – Enter to WIN $10,000 for you and your family!
We know your goals are unique. Whether you see yourself traveling the world, growing your family, building your home or getting an education for your children, owning your future means knowing what you want, and taking steps to make it real. We can help you on the path to owning your future and help put a plan in place to get you there.
Step 1: Find a picture that inspires you, like the ones I’ve included of my kids. It can be anything — a family photo, a favorite vacation, a dream destination, or your home.
Step 2: Upload the picture and write a short caption about why this picture shows you and your family owning your future, and how $10k could help.
Step 3: When voting opens, start sharing your photo to gain votes and become one of our 10 finalists.
What better way to give your kids a start at their dreams (and yours!) than with money to invest in them? Enter to WIN today in the Own Your Future Challenge and submit your photo & caption.
Once voting opens you can invite your family and friends to vote for your photo submission.
Good luck!
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