Every conversation is different, because every kid is different.
We talk about:
What money means to them right now — and what they've absorbed about it without anyone teaching them directly
Earning, spending, and saving — in their own words, at their own pace
Setting up a bank account and a simple way to track where money goes
What wise choices versus wish I'd done that differently actually feel like
The values they're carrying forward, and the ones worth questioning
This isn't a lecture on budgeting. It's the start of a habit — a teenager who's used to thinking out loud about money, instead of hiding from it.
High school students of any age, though I especially love starting with freshmen and sophomores—there's more runway to build healthy habits before they leave home. It's just as valuable for a junior or senior who hasn't had this conversation yet.
Format: One hour, one-on-one, in person or by video
What you get: A conversation your teen will actually remember, and a starting point you can build on at home and two take-home handouts — questions for kids and questions for parents — to keep the conversation going
Every conversation is different, because every kid is different.
We talk about:
What money means to them right now — and what they've absorbed about it without anyone teaching them directly
Earning, spending, and saving — in their own words, at their own pace
Setting up a bank account and a simple way to track where money goes
What wise choices versus wish I'd done that differently actually feel like
The values they're carrying forward, and the ones worth questioning
This isn't a lecture on budgeting. It's the start of a habit — a teenager who's used to thinking out loud about money, instead of hiding from it.
High school students of any age, though I especially love starting with freshmen and sophomores—there's more runway to build healthy habits before they leave home. It's just as valuable for a junior or senior who hasn't had this conversation yet.
Format: One hour, one-on-one, in person or by video
What you get: A conversation your teen will actually remember, and a starting point you can build on at home and two take-home handouts — questions for kids and questions for parents — to keep the conversation going
