Teaching Kids About Money: The "Mommy, Can You Teach Me?" Financial Literacy Series | Ages 5-17
- Annette Harris
- Feb 4, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 9
Empower your children with essential money skills through engaging stories that transform complex financial concepts into relatable adventures.
Why Financial Literacy Matters for Children
Raising financially savvy kids starts young. In today's complex economic landscape, teaching children about money management is just as important as other fundamental life skills. The "Mommy, Can You Teach Me?" series by author Annette Harris tackles money matters head-on, transforming abstract financial concepts into relatable adventures that children can understand and enjoy.
Meet the "Mommy, Can You Teach Me?" Financial Literacy Series for Kids
This comprehensive collection of children's books about money features siblings Destiny and Trey, whose curiosity about finances leads them through engaging stories that build essential money skills step by step.
The perfect introduction to money basics for young children
In this foundational book, young Destiny learns about:
Different types of coins and bills
How parents earn money through work
Various ways children can earn their own money
Basic concepts of saving and spending
The book includes interactive activities designed to reinforce money recognition and value concepts, making it the perfect starting point for your child's financial education journey.
Help your child master the art of planning and prioritizing
Trey joins Destiny as they explore:
Understanding income and expenses
Distinguishing between needs and wants
Setting meaningful financial goals
Creating simple budgets to achieve their dreams
Through practical examples and relatable scenarios, children learn that budgeting isn't about restriction—it's about making smart choices to get what you really want.
Transform saving from a chore into an exciting adventure
Join Destiny as she discovers:
The power of delayed gratification
Setting meaningful savings goals
The difference between piggy banks and savings accounts
Creating vision boards to visualize financial goals
The exciting concept of watching money grow over time
This book makes saving feel like a superpower rather than a sacrifice, teaching children that patience brings rewards.
Prepare teens and young adults for financial independence
As Destiny and Trey grow into teenagers, they explore:
The basics of investing in stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs
How investments can grow money over time
Risk assessment and diversification
Setting long-term financial goals
This advanced book uses relatable examples and interactive reflection questions to help older children identify their motivations for investing and begin their journey toward financial independence.
Why Parents and Children Love These Financial Literacy Books
For Children:
Relatable Characters: Destiny and Trey grow and learn just like your child, asking questions and seeking answers.
Engaging Storytelling: Warm, humorous narratives make financial concepts accessible and fun.
Vibrant Illustrations: Colorful visuals bring abstract money concepts to life.
Interactive Elements: Activities and exercises reinforce learning through hands-on experiences.
For Parents:
Conversation Starters: Each book provides discussion prompts to continue money talks beyond reading time.
Age-Appropriate Content: Concepts are introduced in a developmental sequence that grows with your child.
Practical Application: Tips for implementing financial lessons in everyday family life.
Long-Term Impact: Build a foundation for healthy money habits that will benefit your child for life.
Begin Your Child's Financial Literacy Journey Today
The "Mommy, Can You Teach Me?" series is more than just a collection of children's books about money—it's an investment in your child's future. By introducing financial concepts early through engaging stories, you're giving your child tools for success that many adults wish they had learned in childhood.
Annette Harris's financial literacy series for children has helped thousands of families start important conversations about money. Join the community of parents who are empowering the next generation of financial decision-makers.
Have you started teaching your children about money? Share your experiences in the comments below!