08/09/2026
Teaching kids about money doesn’t require a formal lesson. Everyday choices can help them practice budgeting, saving, and decision-making in ways that feel natural.
💬 Talk openly: Discuss costs, household budgets, and needs versus wants during grocery trips, shopping, or meals.
🎯 Make goals visible: Use jars or trackers to show progress toward something meaningful, such as a bike or video game.
🤝 Let them learn: Give kids small amounts to manage, then talk through mistakes without judgment or immediately bailing them out.
Explore more practical ways to raise financially confident kids: https://bit.ly/4wWQbG2
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter