Preparing the Next Generation: Future Proofing Kids with Financial Education and Digital Skills

Show Notes: In this episode of C Suite Secrets, host Heather Parsons sits down with Elena Czarnowski, founder of Kid Laboratories, former tech executive, educator, and author of Future Proof Kids in Ten Minutes a Week. Elena opens up about her journey from a 15 year career in technology to launching a fast growing education company focused on digital literacy, financial literacy, STEM, and responsible AI use for kids ages 5 to 14. Heather and Elena dive into why early financial literacy matters, how STEM education builds confidence, and how parents can introduce both in simple, practical ways, without feeling overwhelmed. Elena shares stories from her own children, illustrating how quickly kids absorb value centered financial lessons and how developing digital literacy can become a superpower rather than a distraction. They also discuss intentional tech use, delayed gratification, and how parents can shift the narrative from dopamine driven screen time to responsible, skill building technology habits. Elena introduces her R Cubed Method for guiding kids through learning and AI usage, and explains why AI education needs to become as normal as traditional subjects. This episode is packed with actionable tips for parents, entrepreneurs, and educators who want to raise confident, capable, financially wise kids ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world.   Bio:   Elena Czarnowski is an educator, curriculum designer, and founder of Kid Laboratories, a learning company that helps families raise future-ready kids. After years working in both tech and teaching, she saw that students weren’t getting the real-world skills they need. So she created simple, 10-minute lessons that build digital literacy, financial literacy, and character strength—the three foundations kids need in an AI-driven world. Her upcoming book, Future-Proof Kids, gives parents easy, fun tools they can use at home to help their children grow confident, capable, and resilient. Blending research with real family life, Elena brings a warm, playful approach to modern parenting and believes every child can become a creative, empowered problem-solver.   To connect with our guest, click on the links below: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJVf_TkVsB/ Website:  http://www.kidlaboratories.com   Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-parsons-cfo/ https://oneroomhq.com/   Join the C-Suite Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/csuiteinsiders 🎁Get your free checklist to Turn Your Business Success into Lasting Wealth  https://info.thesummitcfo.com/investment-readiness-checklist