Ep. 245: Teaching Kids Gratitude and Financial Wellness with Rachel Cruze

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker

Parenting, Kids & Family, Education, Self-improvement

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 August 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by financial expert and bestselling author Rachel Cruz. They discuss the challenges parents face in teaching their kids gratitude in a consumer-driven society. Rachel shares insights from her career in finance, her shift to educating parents, and her inspiration behind writing children's books aimed at fostering contentment and gratitude. They explore practical tips for parents to instill financial wellness in their children, emphasizing the significance of family values, generosity, and setting financial boundaries. The conversation highlights the profound impact of modeling gratitude and the joys of simple living.

Key Moments:

02:52 The Importance of Contentment and Gratitude

04:32 Navigating Consumerism and Teaching Financial Responsibility

08:39 Balancing Generosity and Financial Limits

21:49 Practical Tips for Teaching Kids Financial Wellness

24:36 The Joy of Giving and Serving

About our guest:

Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national bestselling author, financial expert, and host of *The Rachel Cruze Show*. Since 2010, she has been a key figure at Ramsey Solutions, where she empowers people to avoid debt, save money, budget effectively, and achieve financial success at any stage of life. Rachel has authored three bestselling books, including Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Handle Money the Way You Do, and WHAT to Do About It! Check out her new book, I’m Glad for What I Have, here.

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0:25.8	As a pediatrician I know how tough it can be for parents to teach their kids gratitude especially in a world where it feels like
0:34.8	wanting more is always encouraged. We hear our kids asking for things all the time
0:40.4	and it's hard to strike a balance between meeting their needs and making sure
0:45.4	they appreciate what they have. So today we're joined by the amazing Rachel Cruz
0:52.0	a financial expert best best-selling author, my friend and host of the Rachel
0:57.7	Cruz Show.
0:58.7	Rachel has been a guiding voice in the world of finance, people tackle debt budgeting and achieving
1:05.3	financial goals. Her latest book I'm glad for what I have is aimed at kids.
1:11.0	Those are adult things like those are things that moms and dads buy.
1:15.0	They're not for little kids.
1:17.0	And, you know, I'm not saying I'm going to deprive you from stuff forever and ever a man.
1:21.0	But just know, like that's not a normal rhythm in our house.
1:25.0	So like, I love you, but we're probably not going to be getting the $50
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