Resources

Teaching children about money is one of the many challenges we will face as parents. Trying to explain the intricacies of debt, interest, repayment, loan variations, credit and so on can quickly become overwhelming for you and your child. Here are some articles from around the web that I found insightful and thought might help you streamline the process. If you know of a site that should be listed here, please contact me: author@littlemouselearns.com

http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/finance-games-teach-fiscal-responsibility-1273.php

http://family.wikinut.com/Teaching-Children-about-Money-and-Character/26kbh08u/

http://life.familyeducation.com/money-and-kids/parenting/36332.html

http://fatherhood.about.com/cs/myteensdad/a/teen_money.htm

http://www.forbes.com/2005/03/29/cx_sr_0329kidsmoney.html

http://www.creditorweb.com/articles/teaching-children-about-credit-cards.html

http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/protect.shtm

http://www.creditcardguide.com/creditcards/credit-card-tips/credit-cards-kids-8-tips-teach-kids-credit-card-skills-302/

Here are some books from Amazon that will help!

Raising Money Smart Kids: What They Need to Know about Money and How to Tell Them (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance)

Money Sense for Kids

Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children