Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Ep. 245: Teaching Kids Gratitude and Financial Wellness with Rachel Cruze


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In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by financial expert and bestselling author Rachel Cruz. They discuss the challenges parents face in teaching their kids gratitude in a consumer-driven society. Rachel shares insights from her career in finance, her shift to educating parents, and her inspiration behind writing children's books aimed at fostering contentment and gratitude. They explore practical tips for parents to instill financial wellness in their children, emphasizing the significance of family values, generosity, and setting financial boundaries. The conversation highlights the profound impact of modeling gratitude and the joys of simple living.


Key Moments:

02:52 The Importance of Contentment and Gratitude

04:32 Navigating Consumerism and Teaching Financial Responsibility

08:39 Balancing Generosity and Financial Limits

21:49 Practical Tips for Teaching Kids Financial Wellness

24:36 The Joy of Giving and Serving

 

About our guest:

Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national bestselling author, financial expert, and host of *The Rachel Cruze Show*. Since 2010, she has been a key figure at Ramsey Solutions, where she empowers people to avoid debt, save money, budget effectively, and achieve financial success at any stage of life. Rachel has authored three bestselling books, including Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Handle Money the Way You Do, and WHAT to Do About It! Check out her new book, I’m Glad for What I Have, here.


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