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S2EP67-Deborah Rechnitz-Financial Fun for Families: Grandma Deb's Playful Approach to Money!
Episode Description
Imagine a world where money doesn't grow on trees, but instead, it's a magical concept that kids are just starting to grasp! In this lively chat with Grandma Deb, we dive into the wild world of financial literacy for children. With over 40 years of experience consulting for small businesses, Deb is on a mission to ensure that the next generation understands the value of money. She recounts a pivotal moment when she witnessed kids treating cash like candy, without a clue about its worth. Deb suggests that we start teaching our little ones about money in a fun and engaging way, beginning with the basics like piggy banks and the age-old phrase, 'money doesn’t grow on trees.' This episode is packed with practical tips for parents and educators to help kids learn about earning, saving, and spending wisely. From the importance of teaching values to using everyday moments—like grocery shopping—as learning opportunities, this conversation is a treasure trove of advice for cultivating financial savvy in the next generation. So grab your headphones and get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even rethink your own relationship with money!
A gift from our guest: A FREE PDF coloring book for Billy and the Sweet Surprise. Just email me for a copy at drechnitz@gmail.com. Please mention Bringing Education Home podcast.
Professionally, Deborah has provided consulting services to privately owned, medium and small business owners for over forty years. Her work took her to 4 continents to share her knowledge and experience and to help businesses grow, improve profitability, and increase their value. Deborah wrote my first book “Success in Small Business” to share the experiences, hopes and dreams of hardworking business owners and their individual path to success. Now, Deborah is now able to spend time with her grandchildren and other young children and finds that our newest generation is missing out on a strong financial education. Kids see money as free (easy to come by), easy to spend (no thought to other options), and not much interest in learning more. In addition, parents find it hard to explain most financial principles. Grandma Deb was born (pen name for the 1st book in a series). Her slogan “Money - how to earn it, save it and spend it wisely” is her primary focus.
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