24 - Dollars & Sense: Raising Money-Smart Kids

Money lessons don’t have to wait until your kids get their first job — they can start right at home, right now. In this episode, I sit down with another dad to talk about the small, practical ways we can teach our kids the value of saving, spending, and even investing.

We share real stories from our own households — from the first time we handed out allowance money to the creative "saving challenges" that actually got our kids excited to stash away their cash. We’ll dive into strategies like using clear jars for visual savings goals, turning grocery shopping into a budgeting lesson, and even letting kids "invest" in family decisions so they start thinking about returns and trade-offs.

But it’s not just about the kids — we also talk about how our own behavior sets the tone. Kids watch how we spend, save, and give, so we dig into the importance of modeling good habits, having open conversations about money, and being transparent about why we make the financial choices we do.

Whether you’re a new parent wondering where to start, or a seasoned dad looking for fresh ideas, this conversation will leave you with actionable tips and fun activities you can use this week to help your kids respect money — and maybe even have a little fun with it along the way.