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Money skills and financial confidence for children

Money confidence is a skill, not a lecture. These guides cover pocket money, pricing, profit and budgeting for ages 6-18.

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FeaturedConfidence and mindsetParentsAges 6-18

Life Skills School Doesn't Teach: An Age-by-Age List

The practical life skills UK children are rarely taught in school - money, speaking up, pricing, applications and handling rejection - with what to work on at 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18.

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Kim Loudon 7 September 2026 9 min read

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Best Books for 10, 11 and 12 Year Old Girls (UK, 2026)

Fifteen genuinely good books for girls aged 9-12, grouped by what you want the book to do: build confidence, get her reading, or teach money and business sense. With age notes and honest caveats.

Kim Loudon 30 August 2026 11 min read

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Best Books for Teenage Girls: 13 Picks for Ages 13-18 (UK, 2026)

Thirteen genuinely good books for teenage girls, grouped by job: fiction they will finish, confidence and mindset, and money and business - with honest age and content notes.

Kim Loudon 30 August 2026 11 min read

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How to Teach Kids About Money: A Practical UK Guide for Parents (Ages 6–18)

A practical, age-by-age guide for UK parents on how to teach kids about money – from pocket money and saving to budgeting, investing and earning their own income.

Kim Loudon 7 May 2026 11 min read

Money skillsParentsAges 6-8+

5 Ways to Talk About Money Without Making It Scary

Financial literacy doesn't have to feel like homework. Here are five playful, pressure-free ways to start money conversations with your daughter - from pocket money experiments to real-world budgeting games.

Kim Loudon 15 January 2026 6 min read

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