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Money Talks With Kids: How to Be Honest Without Passing on Panic communication family budgeting finance money stress parenting values

If you grew up in a house where money was either never mentioned or always an argument, “talking finances with kids” might sound… uncomfortable.

But kids notice more than we think:

Kind Money: Small, Real-Life Budget Wins When Everything Is Expensive balance cost of living family budgeting finance money stress support and encouragement

Let’s be honest: “Just stop buying lattes” is not financial advice. It’s an attack on the only joy some of us have left.

In our survey, fewer moms mentioned finance directly—but when they did, it sou...