January often comes with pressure — to reset routines, make plans, and “do money better” as a family.

In this episode of the Let’s Play Money Podcast, Coach Mara invites parents to take a calmer approach. Instead of goals, systems, or overhauls, this episode focuses on noticing small money moments that are already happening in everyday life.

You’ll hear:

• Why money confidence starts with awareness, not rules
  
  
• How kids learn about money through observation, play, and simple choices
  
  
• A big-picture look at why early money conversations matter — long before kids enter the workforce
  
  
• Real-life stories (including Monopoly, pennies in coffee cans, and family game nights) that show how money learning often happens quietly
  
  
• How noticing moments today helps kids build confidence for tomorrow
  
  

This episode is a gentle reset for the new year — designed to help families slow down, stay curious, and build money confidence without pressure.

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2025 was a big year for kid entrepreneurs! In this episode, Coach Mara recaps the top highlights from a year filled with youth business programs, farmers market partnerships, and fun subscription boxes that help kids learn about money.

You’ll hear about:

• New Kidpreneur Kits launching in multiple Washington markets
• The first-ever Let’s Play Money subscription boxes
• A record-breaking Kids Vendor program with 52 young sellers
• Over 700 cups of lemonade served at Kla Ha Ya Days
• The release of our bilingual book Maria Martinez Turns Art Into Income
• More than 100 books donated to families, schools, and clubs

If you're curious how kids can learn financial literacy through stories, play, and real-life experiences, this recap will inspire you.

Perfect for parents, grandparents, homeschoolers, and anyone who loves watching kids grow their confidence.

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In this episode of the Let’s Play Money Podcast, host Mara Williams introduces her brand-new book, Maria Martinez Turns Art into Income—a bilingual story (English & Spanish) that helps families talk about money, creativity, and culture.

Mara is joined by Jen, who helped translate the book into Spanish and shares her perspective as a mom raising a bilingual child. Together they discuss:

• Why it matters for kids to see financial literacy taught in both English and Spanish
  
  
  
• How cultural traditions like Day of the Dead add depth to money lessons
  
  
  
• Ways bilingual stories create connection across generations
  
  
  
• A personal story of how Jen’s son has learned about money through Let’s Play Money programs
  
  
  

This episode is all about helping families feel included, represented, and confident in their money conversations—while celebrating creativity and culture along the way.

• Visit the website: www.thelittlebooksofbigbusiness.com
• Follow on social media:
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  • YouTube: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
  • TikTok: @letsplaymoney
• Join the email list for updates, freebies, and family-friendly financial literacy tools

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