What questions do you have for a teen money expert who wants to help us teach our neurodivergent kids how to manage money?
Amanda L. Grossman isn't just an award-winning money expert with a passion for helping neurodivergent kids manage their finances. She's walking alongside us, raising her own neurodivergent kid.
In this episode, she shares a "wealth" of expert financial literacy advice for neurodivergent kids. As a parent of a neurodivergent child, Amanda understands the challenges and stresses that come with parenting our kids.
She's the founder of Money Prodigy, a platform that empowers children and teens to achieve financial independence. Featured on prominent sites such as Experian, Rockstar Finance, and Colonial Life, Amanda is on a mission to ensure every child grows up with the skills to manage their money confidently.
We discuss the importance of sharing our personal money stories—warts and all—to make financial conversations less intimidating and more relatable for our children. We'll explore the pros and cons of allowances, paid chores, and the general responsibilities kids can take on within a family setting. Amanda has fantastic tips on using visual supports and categorizing chores to help our kids understand these concepts better.
I do my best to answer her questions, and you can too:
When you think of teaching your child (kid or teen) about money, what do you think about doing?
What access to money does your child have? Is it consistent, or not consistent?
What does your child do with money in their lives?
What do you secretly get scared about when it comes to your child and money (the kind of thing that you tend to just "bury your head in the sand" about, or get anxious about at 3:00 in the morning)?”
We'll also discuss the delicate balance of allowing children the freedom to make their own spending decisions while setting boundaries and responsibilities to guide them.
At the end I'll guide you through an abundant breath to release any anxiety that may arise.
This episode will instill parents with confidence around teaching kids about money. Even if you never received a money education from your own parents, and maybe your finances aren't so great. You are perfectly suited for teaching your kids how to manage their money.
So, get ready to rethink how you approach financial education at home.
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Connect with Amanda: https://www.moneyprodigy.com
Amanda's gifts for listeners:
DIY Money Summer Camp Calendar - Teens: https://moneyprodigy.ck.page/7b35b2f59f
DIY Money Summer Camp Calendar - Kids: https://moneyprodigy.ck.page/cae5bf906f
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