Ellen Sabin · Wealth & Investing Expert

We all know that money is an important part of life. It gives people opportunities, independence, confidence, feelings of security, and ways to improve the lives of others. The question is… how do you help your children understand the importance of—and more importantly—become excited and committed to— healthy money habits for their lifetimes?

Everyone’s talking about the disturbing trends like the research showing that today’s college students are graduating with more credit card debt than ever before, meaning that many of them are starting their adult years by making unwise decisions …

As Earth Day approaches and everyone’s talking about being ‘green’, and since the next generation will be inheriting our planet, I figured we should include kids in the conversation; which prompted me to write The Greening Book: Being a Friend to Planet Earth.

Teaching children the importance of helping others and taking care of the world around them is an essential part of building character. It is also important to encourage children to think about what they want to do to make the world a better place so they can truly understand the power of their actions.
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Our culture’s obsession with celebrity and wealth can create an environment where children are choosing their heroes or role models based on status or power. One day, I was talking with my 7 year old niece and she mentioned a well-known teen-celebrity with an awe that troubled me. My response was to ask her what, exactly, she admired about this person. It led us into a wonderful conversation about the qualities and characteristics that we admire. That conversation became the backdrop to my award-winning children’s book: The Hero Book: Learning Lessons from the People You Admire.

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During the holiday season we are all flooded with the association of holidays with gifts and presents. Kids are no exception. They are making their lists and checking them twice! This holiday, think about a new gift for a child you love… teach them about the spirit of giving and charity!

The best way to empower the children you love is to help them embrace their ability to make a difference and help others. This gift will give them self-esteem, will build their character and will also create a generation of givers!

As the author of The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Givi…