As a Jacksonville-based financial counselor, educator, and financial literacy author, I believe children need more than definitions. They need stories and examples that show how money connects to choices they already make. Families in Jacksonville can order my children’s financial literacy books directly through my author website. My collection includes books about basic money concepts, saving, budgeting, spending, and investing for children from early elementary age through

The Mommy, Can You Teach Me? series helps children learn about money, budgeting, saving, and investing through relatable stories with Destiny and Trey.

Teaching kids about money does not have to feel formal. Games can help children practice saving, budgeting, earning, spending, and decision-making in a way that feels natural and fun.

Teaching your children about family finances will benefit them presently and in the future. Understanding finances can enable children to develop a positive money mindset and habits as they mature. Explaining the family budget, sharing your financial goals, and asking if they have any questions lets children know it's okay to talk about money openly.

Money lessons do not have to wait until adulthood. Simple family conversations about groceries, saving goals, tracking expenses, and credit can help children build practical money habits early.

During a recent student presentation for The Adventure of Money, one student asked me if I was scared to start the process of writing a book. It was such a simple question, but it opened the door to something much bigger than writing.

Money lessons should feel practical, relatable, and easy to talk about at home. The Adventure of Money helps kids and teens understand earning, spending, saving, budgeting, and investing through real-life stories and simple examples.