Why “Get Into a Good College” Isn’t Enough Anymore

How to Give Your Child the Money Skills They’ll Actually Need

For years, the standard advice sounded something like this: “Help your kids get into the best school, and the rest will take care of itself.”

That advice just doesn’t cut it anymore. Real success comes not from just grades or the name on a diploma, but from the ability to find, recognize, and act on new opportunities.

Whether your child dreams of med school, tech startups, or creative arts, knowing how to think like a problem-solver and entrepreneur is the edge that sets them apart.

So how can you teach that at home, especially if you never ran your own business?

Turning Everyday Activities Into Business Lessons

You don’t need a stack of textbooks or a background in finance to prepare your tween for the world ahead. What you need are structured, hands-on activities that blend traditional money lessons with real-world problem-solving and a dose of digital know-how.

Here’s how you can make it work for your family (even on busy weeknights).