next generation

Raising empowered children and setting them up for success is a collective effort. Impact Team members Gabrielle and Annika shared actionable guidance for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of passing empowerment on to the next generation.

Summit Highlights & Actionable Takeaways

Empowering Parents & Kids
Support for mothers and families creates a ripple effect, building confidence and resilience in children. Dr. Ann Masten’s research on resilience shows that nurturing relationships are the single most powerful factor in a child’s long-term success (Masten, 2014).

Financial Foundations
It’s never too early to teach children about money. From savings accounts to Roth IRAs, consistent actions today create financial security tomorrow. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that financial habits are set as early as age 7 (CFPB, 2015).

Take Action: Empower Through Financial Habits
Connect with resources that support your child’s journey. Start a money conversation at home or set up a small savings account. Choose one financial “micro-habit” to practice together and schedule a family finance night this month. Time and consistency are more important than the amount saved.

Explore our Empowerment University for Children for step-by-step checklists and workshops that build confidence and lifelong habits.

Discover more parenting and legacy-building strategies: https://youtu.be/ah2niX_pnYE. Join us on Monday for Part 6: Skills, Experiences, and Relationships as Assets – Real Stories of Change.

References

• Masten, A.S. (2014). Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development. Guilford Press.
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). (2015). “Building Blocks to Help Youth Achieve Financial Capability.”