A financial literacy workbook
The Growing Forest is a hands-on financial literacy workbook and guide that helps kids learn real-life money skills in a fun, relatable, and meaningful way. Because the best lessons today grow a brighter tomorrow.
I never expected to write a book. It all started when I ordered financial guides for my two daughters. When I opened them, I was shocked. No definitions. No examples. Total gaps in the exact life skills everyone needs to survive. I wondered, “How is a child supposed to learn from this?” So, I decided to write the book they actually needed.
When people hear about this, they always ask: “Are you a financial expert?” The honest answer is no. I’m learning right alongside my readers. I was driving to work, listening to Dave Ramsey when he shared a famous Maya Angelou quote:
“Do the best you can until you know better.
Then when you know better, do better.”
That is exactly what I am doing. I am taking my current knowledge, expanding it, and passing it down. I want my daughters to start ahead of where I began. At the end of the day, that is the universal goal of parenting: giving our children the tools to build a better life than our own.
Let’s be honest: talking to your kids about money can feel like pulling teeth, especially if they aren’t interested. How do you actually get through to them without it turning into a battle? The trick is changing the dynamic. Here are some ideas to try.
Budgeting, saving, spending, giving, investing & more.
Relatable stories, examples and activities that make learning stick.
Designed for ages 10 and up—perfect for home or classroom use.
Empower the next generation to make smart choices and grow bright futures.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” — James 1:5
