Smart Money Parenting

What is the best way to pass on inheritance to your loved ones or the community? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss the 7 ways giving while living can add fulfillment and joy to your life. Scott and Chad start the conversation by explaining why giving while living is better than an inheritance after you die. For Chad, giving while living is about sharing your wealt...

How do you keep your kids safe online? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell go through practical ways parents can keep their kids safe online. They discuss the types of risks your child is exposed to, ways to identify potential online threats, and why you need to make it clear that they can talk to you about anything. Scott and Chad start the conversation by revealing many p...

Did you know your money mindset can determine your financial destiny? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell break down the seven mindsets keeping you and your kids poor. They explain how these mindsets influence your money decisions, how to stop being anxious about money, and the changes you can make to secure your financial future. Scott and Chad start the conversation by re...

How would you react if your newly launched podcast hit the number one spot a few hours after launch? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell say thank you for supporting and believing in their mission to create 50 million financially competent kids ready to succeed in the real world. Mentioned in This Episode: gravystack.com/smart smartmoneyparenting.com Scott Donnell on Li...

How do you build a strong relationship with your kids? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell go through ways parents can build deep relationships with their kids. They discuss the foundation of a strong parent-child relationship, signs your parenting style is super effective, and advice for parents with teens. Scott starts the conversation by revealing how they come up with p...

What are the benefits of teaching your daughters about entrepreneurship? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss daughters, women, and money. They talk about the responsibility we have as parents to teach our daughters about money and entrepreneurship. We all have the responsibility to teach our daughters to become business owners and investors rather than shoppers and...

How much do your kids know about what things cost? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss how to teach kids about money and the true cost of things. They talk about the benefits of involving kids in financial decisions at home, a smart way to save $547 annually, and what it takes to raise financially literate kids. Do your kids know how much it costs to fund their life...

Should all kids become entrepreneurs? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss how kids can learn to think, act, and live like entrepreneurs. They cover fun and engaging ways children can learn about entrepreneurship, lucrative businesses to start, and the skills needed for future career success. Scott starts the conversation by explaining why kids should be taught how t...

What lessons should you teach your kids about taxes? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss everything parents need to know about taxes and the hands-on strategies they can use to teach their kids about taxes. They cover when to start teaching kids about taxes, how to pay less taxes legally, and a brilliant way business owner parents can save on taxes. Scott starts the...

Do your kids have the mindset of delayed gratification? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss all things investing and thinking long-term with your kids. They cover value creation and how learning delayed gratification will make your kids more successful in life. Scott starts the conversation by revealing that Gen Z is the least invested generation in history. Chad re...

Are you a good financial role model to your kids? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss how parents can become positive financial role models for their kids. They cover ways kids learn about money, the benefits of teaching your kids about the real cost of life, and why you should be as transparent as possible about money with your kids. Scott starts the conversation b...

Is there a way to teach your kids about taking initiative and doing things without being asked? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss customer service and the benefits of going the extra mile. They talk about ways parents can teach their kids to go above and beyond in everything they do and why going the extra mile is essential for long-term success. Scott and Chad st...

In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell break down the 4 primary emotions and feelings your kids have about money. They share how kids with different personalities spend their money and what you can do to ensure they don't make dire financial mistakes in the future. Chad starts the conversation by describing money emotions and how the money ideas you grew up with will stick wit...

Is debt good or bad? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss loans and why parents must teach their kids about debt. They share some practical tips for teaching kids about debt in a way that highlights its negative impacts as well as ways they can use it to secure their financial future. Is debt good or bad? Chad and Scott agree that debt can be both good and bad, depen...

Should personal finance be taught in schools? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss why teaching financial education in schools is great, but parents shouldn't wait for the government to teach their kids about money. They share some shocking stats about financial literacy among millennials and why personal finance education should start early, both at home and school....

How do you teach your kids to be generous and not selfish? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell go through practical tips you can implement right now to teach your kids about generosity. They also discuss why it's important to raise kind and compassionate kids who know the value of giving back. Is generosity a teachable skill, or do kids have to be born with it? According to...

How do you talk about money in front of your kids? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss the role and impact of money in family relationships. They also share how parents can talk to their kids about money instead of making it a taboo topic. What is the biggest fight in a home? Chad reveals that the leading cause of divorce is money related - almost all couples have d...

Should you give your kids an allowance? In today's episode, hosts Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell discuss the dos and don'ts of giving your kids an allowance. They also share practical money management strategies that are way better than giving your kids money they didn't earn. Scott and Chad start the conversation by sharing their thoughts on whether parents should give their kids an allowance....

What would the world be like if we had 50 million kids financially competent and ready to succeed in the real world? That's exactly what we're gonna do with the Smart Money Parenting Show. Each week, we're gonna bring you great content to raise great kids as amazing parents. How do you keep your kids from not being only focused on themselves? Quickest way to keep your kids from being spoiled brats...