Chapter 6

Money & Family

Children learn more about money from watching us than from any lecture. These guides help families talk about it honestly.

Age-by-age ideas for teaching children about money: counting coins, saving jars, earning, giving and smart spending.

Different allowance approaches, how much to give, and how to use an allowance to teach saving and responsibility.

Helpful resources

For families

Nonfiction learning resources for kids, including history and economics topics.

Books

Buy money and history books online while supporting independent bookstores.

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