Avoiding Influencer Scams, Setting Goals and Discovering What’s Enough

In this issue: Diving deeper into digital literacy, finding the process that works for your family and learning the hardest lesson. “Helping parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends, Welcome to this week’s “3 Ideas to Share & Save”! I hope you’re enjoying our miniseries featuring literacies that complement the financial variety we often discuss: Learning media literacy helps kids understand how…

How can we help our kids be safer and more secure online?

In this issue: Introducing the topic of digital literacy, protecting our kids from online scams and contending with the technology we possess. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! I have a short, funny story to relate. I knew I wanted to start this week’s newsletter with a quote I only partially recalled. I knew Robert Duvall had said it. (No, not THAT Robert Duvall!) And I…

What can you learn from 3 dads about the money-smart journey?

In this issue: Introducing my latest podcast episode, realizing parenting takes bravery and finding the resolve to continue the journey. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! Today I’m returning from a quick trip to see my daughter (A college senior! 🤯), her Huskies (They won! 🎉) and the Seahawks (My favorite NFL team, who also won! 🎊) in the (other) Emerald City. Great weekend!…

Where did The Money Mammals come from? 💰🧠

In this issue: Engaging kids with money-smart messages, empowering parents with robust resources and making a contribution to society. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends, I’d like to begin this installment of “3 Ideas to Share & Save” with a big thank you! 🙏 Our readership has doubled over the past several months due to your sharing these ideas and fellow writers’ referring…

What’s your strategy for raising a money-smart child?

In this issue: Filling your money-smart rucksack, becoming a one percenter and considering perspectives on time. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! I’ve returned from dropping off my daughter at school, which means my wife and I are back to being empty nesters. But it also means I’m back to sharing this newsletter with you. So let’s dive into this new installment! — 1 — Fill…

Fun financial literacy materials, avoiding distraction brokers and finding a rainbow 🌈

In this issue: Making financial literacy fun, avoiding distraction brokers and finding a rainbow. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! With so many kids simmering in schools before September, Labor Day no longer feels like the ceremonial end of summer. So this edition will wrap up the season in a neat, tidy (rain)bow. And since I’m helping my daughter start up her sophomore…

Are you raising a careful consumer?

In this issue: Encouraging kids to be mindful of purchases, reframing money mistakes as learning opportunities and following your intuition to craft your “art” of allowance. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends, It’s Monday … again! Does August ever feel a bit like the classic movie Groundhog Day to you? Once September arrives, time lurches towards the holidays. August,…

Are you raising media-literate kids?

In this issue: Engaging kids in the media literacy conversation, introducing the topic to preschoolers and making the money-smart journey more entertaining. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! You may recall that I teased my podcast conversation with Media Literacy Now CEO and Founder Erin McNeill a few weeks ago. Our full discussion went live this morning. Subscribe to The…

Looking for ideas to help with YOUR Art of Allowance?

In this issue: Establishing the goal of allowance, deciding when to introduce digital money and acknowledging “nexting.” “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! Here are three “cool” ideas to help you weather these dog days of summer. 🥵 Let’s get right to it so you can return to your porch to get your hands on a cold glass of iced tea. — 1 — Doing Allowance: “The greatest teacher…

Are you talking with your kids about manipulative marketing messages?

In this issue: Introducing kids to media literacy, sitting on the same side of the table and becoming “professional” parents. “Working to help parents raise money-smart kids.” 3 Ideas to Share & Save(Click the link above 👆 to read this week’s edition on the web.) Hello, friends! I have several interesting ideas I want to share with you this week. So let’s dive right in! — 1 — Media Literacy Matters: All someone needs to do is mention Lucky Charms around me, and I reflexively sing, “They’re…