About the Project, Program & FAQ

About the Project

child learning about money with parent in a warm supportive home environment

Children absorb attitudes toward money not from formal “financial discussions” but from how parents react to bills, spending, requests, and unexpected expenses. A single look, phrase, or habit can shape a child’s internal “money thermostat”: fear, shame, greed, or calm confidence.

Psychological research on financial socialization (2023–2026) shows that pressure, fear-based messaging, or complete silence about money often leads to financial anxiety in adulthood.

At the same time, calm and age-appropriate communication helps children develop a healthy relationship with money — without fear, shame, or the feeling that money is more important than relationships.

This webinar will not teach “how to force a child to save money,” and it will not provide shopping lists for financial education tools. Instead, we examine how children interpret money through parental behavior, which words and actions leave the deepest impact, and how to create conversations about finances that help children grow up feeling confident and emotionally secure.

The project is strictly educational and does not promote products, services, or commercial solutions.

This project does not promote any financial education apps, parenting courses, banking services, investment tools, or commercial applications.

The webinar is provided for educational purposes only. The invited expert participates as a guest contributor.

Event Format

2 online sessions, each lasting 60–75 minutes

Research-based theoretical discussion

Interactive participant polls

Simple real-time exercises

Recommendations for independent practice

Session Program

1

Session 1

April 14, 2026 • 17:30 EET

How children perceive money and why financial fear appears

Topics covered:

  • Developmental stages of financial belief formation
  • The role of parental emotions and phrases in creating financial anxiety
  • Common mistakes passed from generation to generation
2

Session 2

April 18, 2026 • 17:30 EET

How to raise a financially healthy child without pressure or shame

Topics covered:

  • Age-appropriate conversations about money
  • Gentle techniques for developing self-control habits
  • Maintaining emotional safety during financial discussions

Invited Expert

Subject Matter Expert • Invited Guest Contributor

The invited expert is an experienced specialist in children’s financial education psychology, parent-child relationships, and the development of healthy attitudes toward money within families.

They possess knowledge of how financial beliefs are transmitted across generations, emotional triggers related to money, and strategies for developing financial literacy without pressure.

The expert has participated in scientific and educational projects and provides materials based on verified research.

The webinar is provided for educational purposes only.

The invited expert participates as a guest contributor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the project is strictly educational.

No, there are no products or commercial offers.

Yes, but only simple and age-appropriate practices without pressure.

No, participation is completely free.

An educational initiative with participation of an invited expert.

Yes, participants will receive access to the recording.

No, no commercial products are planned.

Only name and email for organizational notifications.

No.

Yes, every email includes an unsubscribe option.

The link will be sent by email 24 hours before the session.

Yes, the material is designed for parents of children aged 3–12.

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