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530: Introducing Kids to Financial Literacy with Julia Cook

Apr 17, 2024

Children's book author Julia Cook shares key lessons on financial literacy for kids, emphasizing the value of money, creating value, managing funds wisely, and positively impacting the world. Teach kids about money habits early, show trustworthiness, and seize unexpected opportunities for breakthroughs. Happiness is sharing earned wealth, setting children on a path to financial independence.

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Teach kids about the value of money through fun and creative storytelling in 'I Am Money'

Instill trust in kids by modeling healthy money habits and engaging in open conversations about financial responsibility

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Teaching Financial Literacy to Kids through Children's Books

Julia Cook, a renowned children's book author, discusses her book 'I Am Money' aimed at teaching financial literacy to young children. The book uses creative storytelling to educate kids on earning, saving, spending, and giving money. It targets kids from kindergarten to fifth grade, instilling essential financial skills through relatable characters and engaging narratives, fostering positive conversations between parents and children about financial responsibility.

Introduction

4min

Exploring Children's Book 'I am Money' by Julia Cook and Garrett Gunderson

2min

Empowering Kids Through Financial Literacy

9min

Teaching Kids Financial Literacy Through Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving

4min

Raising Financially Savvy Kids

7min

Since April is National Financial Literacy Month, the timing couldn’t be better to have this conversation with Julia Cook, whose children’s books have sold over 3 million copies. Her latest book, I Am Money, helps children understand the value of money in fun and creative ways. I just gifted a copy to my nieces yesterday! 😊

Today, Julia shares the four key lessons every child needs to learn about money, and you’ll see that talking to your kids about money doesn’t need to be a chore. It’s a fantastic opportunity to help your kids understand how to create value, how to manage their funds wisely, and set them on a path of financial independence.

Most importantly, they’ll learn how to save and spend their money and use their wealth to positively impact the world around them.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Teach kids to do the right thing when no one’s watching
Teaching your kids about money starts with fixing your own money habits
How to show your kids they can trust you entirely
Why unexpected opportunities can lead to the greatest breakthroughs
Happiness is being able to share what you earned

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530: Introducing Kids to Financial Literacy with Julia Cook

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Deep dives

Teaching Financial Literacy to Kids through Children's Books

Empowering Kids with Life Skills through Children's Stories

Impact and Evolution of Children's Books on Money and Values

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