Raised for Richness: Teaching Kids Money Skills for Life - Paperback

by Karyn Hodgens (Author)

While author and educator Karyn Hodgens did not coin the term "financial literacy," she is a visionary and pioneer on a mission to inform America's youth how to lead rich lives. In Raised for Richness, she wisely adds her two cents to show parents and caregivers how to get kids thinking beyond their piggy banks in order to have meaningful dialogue about issues related to money. In ten succinct, engaging, and informative chapters like "The Foundation," "Earning," and "Saving," Hodgens illustrates how to empower kids as young as six to be in charge of their money. And while she ultimately offers a profound lesson that all that glitters is not gold, the value system she uses in her teaching has a lot to do with open communication. To enhance the experience, the author encourages family pow-wows with "Chew on This" topics that go beyond raising money-savvy children. The prompts help families visualize and articulate their unique roles and responsibilities to each other-and the world.

Author Biography

Karyn Hodgens has been teaching children and creating curriculum since 1987. Her passion is designing real-world lessons that resonate with kids and their interests. She has a bachelor's in child development, a master's in education with a specialization in elementary mathematics. In 2006 she co-founded Kidnexions, a kids' educational company. Along with her husband, she created KidsSave, a money management software program designed as a tool to help parents teach their children how to save and spend money wisely. Visit her online at www.kidnexions.com.