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Learn simple ways to raise generous kids without guilt. Use Heart Jars, small acts of kindness, and family rituals to make giving joyful and natural.

Did you know that children as young as three begin forming their earliest money emotions? Studies show that teaching emotional literacy around money can shape their financial behavior for life. In this post, we’ll explore how three key emotions— excitement, frustration, and pride —show up in your child’s relationship with money and how you can guide them through each one. When kids understand their emotions, they learn to make better choices and build real confidence around m

When you’re raising a young family, you’re doing a lot for the first time. Buying a house. Budgeting on one or two incomes. Trying to set goals while also paying for diapers, groceries, and a life that’s moving faster than you can plan for. And then, out of nowhere, your child asks something that stops you in your tracks. “Are we rich?”“Why can’t we buy that?”“Do we have enough money?” It’s a mix of pride, panic, and pressure all at once. You want to be honest—but not scare t

Kids don’t learn money from lectures. They learn it with their hands, eyes, and hearts through play. Play isn’t a “break” from learning. It’s how young brains wire up decision-making, self-control, and cause and effect. These are the same skills money habits rely on. Harvard’s education researchers put it simply: playful experiences that are joyful, meaningful, actively engaging, iterative, and social lead to deeper learning . What the newest research says Play grows the bra

Most families don’t mean to pass down money struggles. They just never had the tools to do it differently. I’ve seen it over and over again—parents doing their best, yet feeling stuck in the same habits they grew up with. Credit cards replace savings. Stress replaces confidence. Silence replaces learning. And when money feels heavy at home, kids grow up thinking it’s something to avoid—not something they can understand. That’s where the cycle begins. And it’s why we have to s

In Cheddarville, wisdom spreads faster when it’s shared. When Colby Jack first learned to save his crumbs, he thought money lessons were something you learned at home with Poppa Jack. But one day at school, something changed. His teacher, Miss Brie, asked the class, “What do you think money says about who we are?” Colby paused. Cheddar raised his hand. Mozza whispered, “It says we get snacks.” Everyone laughed—but that moment planted a bigger idea: Money isn’t just personal.

Every hero needs a sidekick. And in Cheddarville, Porkster Banks  and The Choice Jar  make the perfect duo. Porkster teaches kids how to save  their crumbs—how to gather, protect, and feel proud of what they’ve earned. But once that piggy’s full, it’s The Choice Jar’s turn to shine. Together, they’re like Batman and Robin  for money confidence—one saves the day, the other decides what to do next. Because collecting crumbs is only the beginning. Learning how to use them wisely

When it comes to teaching kids about money, big lessons don’t come from big speeches. They come from little moments—repeated often. In...

Kids learn best through words they can repeat, stories they can follow, and feelings they already understand. That’s why giving money its...

When it comes to money, most of us worry about making the wrong choice. Will I spend too much? Will I save too little? Will I mess it up...

At home I didn’t grow up with easy money talks. Most of the time, money was quiet or confusing, and that silence stuck with me. Years...