Brain Arts Productions

10/24/2019

Later-gram for sure, but it was a great experience to be at the Institute for Money, Technology and Financial Inclusion (IMTFI)'s event in June! We learned a ton *and* got to host a goblin market with fin lit professionals - what a dream!

by Nandita Badami, doctoral candidate in Anthropology at UC Irvine What do a fairy princess ball, a personal finance survey generator, and...

02/01/2019

Great article about money mistakes you might be making with your young ones and how to fix them!

You may be imparting bad money values to your children without knowing. Here's what do differently to teach your kids good money values.

01/25/2019

Some incredible budgeting tips on this NPR episode. Listen closely in the intro for one of BAP's very own... Liz is, in fact, truly "jazzed" about budgeting.

To many, it's a dreaded task: making a budget to keep track of money. Guess what? You can do it, and we show you some tools that can help — maybe even make it fun. The founder of the popular budgeting software You Need A Budget tells us how to track your spending.Here's what to remember:- Don't bu...

01/22/2019

Fascinating insights on why NOT to tie allowance to chores! Hear why along with other interesting tips to help your young ones become money smart in this interview with John Lanza (author of The Art of Allowance) on the Marriage, Kids and Money with Andy Hill podcast!

John Lanza shares why parents should not pair chores and allowance together. We also review why parents should consider a larger allowance to increase their money smarts.

01/22/2019

Hello all! We'd love to introduce you to a new segment on our (actually also very much brand new) blog. Pro Tips$ ! This is where we chat with financial professionals and get their insights for a more financially savvy family. First up, Liza Witonis Wealth Coach! Check it out! https://brainartsproductions.org/brain-arts-blog

01/14/2019

Have you met Liz yet? She's here to spread the good word about BAP so that we can help more families, especially ones raising young people, become financial brainiacs. Liz comes to us at the beginning of a financial literacy journey with her own young family and she's sharing how she got from not quite being able to inch that balance off the credit card to a solid plan to crush her student debt into oblivion! Check it out: https://brainartsproductions.org/brain-arts-blog

12/19/2018

Oh my, has it really been since the eclipse that we last shared? Tsk tsk. Well Happy Holidays, we have a 😮! The very first post by Liz Lark-Riley is live! Do read and share! 🎄Six Ways to Talk About Finances with Your Young Ones at the Holidays 🎄https://brainartsproductions.org/brain-arts-blog

01/11/2018

We are so excited to be one of Beth Kobliner's "cool organization teaching kids about money"! Check out her article below.

[psst... her book "How to Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You're Not)" is a must-have resource we use in our classes. It's a great read for any adult, teacher, or parent!]

Here are some organizations that are taking financial literacy education to new heights.

08/22/2017

We can't wait for our Money Sense Math class at Bubbles Academy to start this fall! Come play and learn with us!

Mathematical Development

08/22/2017

Our campers had a great time trying to get a peek at the today!

06/26/2017

We had an amazing time at the Webster Kids Corridor Block Party with Bubbles Academy and Little Beans Cafe (among other great friends!) At our 30-second green screen photo booth, young people jumped into their favorite storybooks. What a blast!

06/08/2017

We are so excited to be hanging with our friends at Bubbles Academy and Little Beans Cafe at the Webster Kids' Corridor Block Party! We'll have our green screen ready for you to jump into your favorite picture books!

Other activities include multiple bounce houses, live music, games & prizes, art projects, face painting, balloon twisting, food, drinks and more!

For the full scoop and to purchase your tickets, visit: bitly.com/websterkids