How to Teach Kids About Money (Without Power Struggles) with David Delisle
From Beyond Budgets Podcast by Deb Meyer
April 16, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 62
About this episode
Deb Meyer and David Delisle discuss how to teach kids about money in a way that fosters understanding and intentional choices without conflict.
What if raising financially responsible kids isn't about teaching them to save more but rather helping them understand what actually matters? In this episode, Catholic financial planner and host Deb Meyer sits down with David Delisle , creator of The Awesome Stuff™, to explore how our relationship with money is shaped early. Learn how parents can guide their kids toward more intentional choices without constant conflict. David shares a simple yet transformational question that can shift how your family approaches money: 👉 "Is this my awesome stuff?" This conversation blends mindset and practical parenting strategies to help you raise kids who spend, save, and give with purpose. Episode Highlights (01:46) Why "more money" doesn't solve the real problem (05:00) The issue with labeling kids as savers or spenders (08:40) Teaching money through everyday moments (10:20) A simple question that changes everything (16:30) Letting natural consequences do the teaching Q&A: Parenting and Money Made Practical When should I start teaching my kids about money? As soon as they start asking you to buy them something. At that point, they're ready to begin learning about choices and…
People in this episode
Host: Deb Meyer
Guest: David Delisle
Topics covered
- financial responsibility
- parenting strategies
- money management
- intentional choices
- conflict resolution
Keywords
- money education
- kids and money
- financial literacy
- parenting
- saving and spending
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Awesome Stuff™
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