How to Raise Financially Confident Kids With Dawn Thomas

What is the most valuable thing you can do for your child’s financial future, and where do you begin?

Senior Wealth Adviser Dawn Thomas recently joined Molly Benjamin on the Get Rich podcast to explore one of the most important conversations families can have – how to raise financially confident children.

For many parents, money can feel like a difficult topic. There is a natural desire to protect children from financial stress, while still wanting to prepare them for the real world. In this episode, Dawn shares a thoughtful and practical approach to navigating that balance, drawing on both her professional experience and her perspective as a parent.

The conversation explores how everyday behaviours shape a child’s relationship with money, the language we use in financial discussions, and the role of patience, boundaries and real-life experience in building long term confidence. It also touches on the practical side of structuring investments for children, including common pitfalls and more considered alternatives.

Some of the themes discussed include:

The influence of parental behaviour on a child’s financial mindset
How to approach money conversations in a calm and constructive way
Supporting children to understand trade-offs, delayed gratification and value
Structuring investments for children in a tax-aware and purposeful way
Why allowing small financial mistakes can build resilience over time

At its heart, this episode is a reminder that raising financially capable children is not about having all the answers. It is about creating space for open, ongoing conversations and helping the next generation build confidence, clarity and a healthy relationship with money.

It is a natural extension of what we believe at The Wealth Designers – that great financial advice goes beyond strategy. It helps families make thoughtful decisions, build capability, and ultimately Live Well, today and into the future.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.ladiesfinanceclub.com/get-rich-podcast-e64-raising-kids-who-are-good-with-money-even-if-youre-still-figuring-it-out