S2 EP 8 - Tweens & Money: The Secret of My Success

 In this episode, child therapist and master teacher Suzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW, dives into a topic that makes many of us squirm—money management for neurodivergent kids. Whether your child has ADHD, autism, or another form of neurodiversity, Suzanne shares practical ways to help them build a healthy relationship with money, understand value, and learn how effort connects to reward. From creating chore charts and setting short- and long-term financial goals to exploring kid-friendly debit cards, Suzanne walks parents and educators through empowering strategies that teach independence, responsibility, and confidence around money. She also touches on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, emotional regulation, and why framing money as a tool—not a stressor—can change a child’s mindset for life. 

Tune in to learn how neurodivergent brains view money differently, creative ways to make financial lessons fun and manageable, tools to help kids save, budget, and spend wisely, and how families can talk about money without anxiety. It’s time to make money make sense—for kids and adults alike. Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a 5-tar review. Let's help our little foxes thrive.

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