In this episode of Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast, host Pamela Furr, along with co-hosts Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Missy Owen, and Loki DePristo, dive into the importance of teaching kids about money and budgeting. They share tips on how to make financial lessons relatable for children, from turning chores into learning opportunities to using a token economy system for rewarding responsibility.

Join us on the Purple Couch for practical tips on teaching kids about finances in a fun, engaging way, and learn how to make budgeting a family affair.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/gPtBzBiiXm4

0:00 - Start of Episode - Budgeting for Family

1:45 - Different kinds of finance

3:52 - Discussing Money in your Household

7:54 - Clear instructions Vs nitpicking

13:28 - Protocols

15:58 - What is CLEAN really?

17:26 - Thinking like an administrator

20:37 - Money or Currency for Doing Chores?

25:16 - Different kinds of Currency and Tokens

27:56 - Teaching a Budget with Everything

31:18 - End of Episode

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Host Bio:

Pamela Furr, affectionately known as Puzzle Box Pam, is the founder/CEO of Puzzle Box Academy and Kaleidoscope Interventions. She is a seasoned educator, holding a degree in early childhood education. She is well-versed in regulations regarding reimbursement of insurance plans regarding child therapy services, having worked as a licensed insurance agent and adjuster for over two decades. In 2007, Furr left behind the finance and insurance industry when her son was diagnosed with Autism. Since then, Furr has dedicated her life to the education and early intervention treatment of children and their families on the Autism spectrum. Furr’s achievements as a leader in the last ten years include pioneering evidence-based strategies for accelerating academic achievements and leading Puzzle Box Academy to growth and scale during economic challenges while maintaining high-quality programs. She has also been recognized as an industry leader in education and behavior analysis and has been sought after as a thought leader in building sustainable and profitable businesses.