Developing the entrepreneurial mindset in girls
It’s the season for Girl Scout Cookies! My daughter is an active Girl Scout. And this year, I am a co-leader. I'm seriously involved now!!! LOL Luckily, I have a context to Girl Scouts. … [Read more...]
Has your daughter ever sold anything and realized how it can help her gain self confidence? Maybe she is a Girl Scout and she sold Girl Scout cookies? Or she participated in a car wash or another … [Read more...]
Short answer: your daughter needs a financial diary so that she can learn how she spends her money.
Long story: My daughter took a field trip with her summer camp. The camp provided hot dogs, hamburgers and soda. Plus they were buying all of the materials that she needed for the experience. And they were even providing snacks before they returned home.
I gave her five dollars. We had a long conversation that the money was only to be spent on emergencies. We talked about what emergencies are. Why she might have to spend the money. And the importance of keeping it in a safe space.
If you are a parent, you know how the story ends. She spent all the money.
I wasn’t surprised that she spent the money. But if I’m honest, I was frustrated. Frustrated because she couldn’t remember where she spent the money.
I know what it is like to be a young girl. I get that feeling of the money is “burning a hole” in my pocket. But as her Mom – and someone who wants young people to take ownership – I realized it was a good teaching moment. I wanted to share a life lesson that my Mom had taught me–how to keep a financial diary..
[Read More…]Does it seem that your daughter is glued to her smart device? Does she laugh at technically challenged adults because, she a whiz when it comes to operating smartphones, tablets, laptops, or even computers? In the post-Christmas/Holiday season, there will be technically challenged adults receiving gifts. They won’t have a clue about how to operate […]
Does your daughter spend her gift money faster than a speeding bullet? I’m betting that your daughter has received money as a gift. Perhaps birthday. Or the holidays. Or some other special occasion. But does she immediately spend her money? Or does she save a percentage? Let’s talk about how she can game change her […]
Exposing your daughter to women entrepreneurs is a great way to teach them about the power of inspiration, resilience and carving out your own path. Since it’s Women’s History Month, why not start right now? Why is this important? Being able to turn your ideas into a viable business is a great path for empowerment. […]
