Episode 45: Learn How to Teach Your Child to be Successful with Money with Laurel Makowem

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, DJ speaks with Laurel Makowem, a certified financial education instructor, about money… our beliefs around it, the words we speak aloud when in its presence and how all that shapes our children’s beliefs and actions around the currency that makes the world go round. Tune in to hear them discuss several thought provoking questions to ask yourself about your money beliefs and tips to move past your financial literacy shortcomings to teach your child to be financially independent and responsible adults.Laurel Makowem is a Certified Financial Education Instructor and founder of Mothers Teaching Money, a business and movement helping mothers raise financially confident, responsible and independent adults, regardless of their own financial knowledge or situation. Her mission is to normalize financial conversations and demystify financial literacy through the Millionaire Mindset Money System, a comprehensive holistic financial education system. She provides fun online courses, workshops and products for children 5+ and has specially designed products to financially empower teen girlsTIMESTAMPS• [5:39] Lauren discusses how our views and what we speak about money is what our children are picking up on.• [8:09] “It doesn't really matter how many skills we learn about money. If our mindset is not abundant, we're not going to do abandon things with the money.”  • [12:25] Laurel talks about abundance in money, love and success and thinking abundantly… trusting there will be more than enough… and setting your child up that framework to think abundantly. • [16:41]”If your little child is hearing you say, I'm so bad with money, that's where they get a belief, rather say, mom's learning to be really good with money.” What do you think your actions or beliefs are teaching your child(ren) about money? Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @littleheartsacademy!For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz DJ Stutz: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQGuest InformationLaurel MakowemWebsite: https://mothersteachingmoney.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothersteachingmoney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1638874506166240LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelmakowem/ Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support