4 to 6 year olds

• In your next grocery run, before putting an item into the shopping cart, talk about whether it is a need or want.

• Encourage your child to think how s/he can earn money this summer.

• How does the family decide what is important (i.e, needs vs wants).

7 to 12 year olds

•  How do you decide how much of your money goes into the spend, save, share jars?​

• How can you earn to grow the money in your jars?

• Do a coin rubbing with child and decide who to mail it to  and see how far their coin can go. (Reference: Flat Stanley) 

Teeners

• Share with your child your family budget. Include how you decided what it should be and how you manage it.

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• Share with your child how you chose your current profession.

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• Start a family discussion on individual needs and wants. Include the collective needs and wants of the family unit.