One of the biggest blocks to teaching our youngsters about financial basics is that we simply don’t feel qualified. Let’s face it, nobody taught us, and unless you’re one of the few who went on to a career in finance, most of us aren’t very well versed in dealing with finance, much less teaching it. On top of knowing the financial basics to teach comes the question of how and when to teach what.

First thing to remember is this: we’re not trying to teach adult financial matters, so it’s not as complicated as you think. The second thing is: you don’t have to be great at it. You’re probably not an English or French teacher, and yet you found a way to stumble through teaching your child their first language and maybe even a second.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a whole lot of literature out there yet, which is why I have launched myself into this uncharted territory. “The Adventures of Princess Mikaila and Prince Pete” addresses the introduction to the development of good financial habits like nothing else does. You don’t have to know what, or how to teach the beginning years (ages four to eight).

Just read them the bedtime story, and the lessons are there, imbedded in the stories. You may even learn a thing or two! I am currently writing a second book for kids aged nine to 12, and will eventually write another for teenagers 13 to 17, because each age group has age-appropriate lessons to learn, like in every other subject.

I am also currently developing a full elementary and secondary curriculum. Until these are complete and ready for diffusion, I am happy to field any questions you may have, personally, through my Facebook page facebook.com/kidsmartmoney. It was created to help parents through informational videos and articles I have either written or come across in my research.

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