Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Dreaming Big — Using Screen Time to Build Financial Awareness






Family time at night often involves the TV — and that’s okay! But what if screen time could also help your kids dream, plan, and learn about financial goals?

Here’s an idea: Choose a family “dream destination” — somewhere you’d love to visit together. It could be Disney World, New York City, Hershey Park, or even a quiet log cabin in the woods. Then, one night a week, watch a video about that place together. You can use YouTube to find family-friendly travel vlogs, or try Hoopla for documentaries. Let everyone take turns picking the next place to explore.

Once your family is excited, introduce the next part: planning for it. Make it visual — print out pictures of the destination, create a goal board, or draw a savings thermometer. Begin talking about what it means to save money together. It’s not about putting financial pressure on children — it’s about inviting them into the process.

Use this time to talk about:

  • Turning off lights and conserving electricity

  • Avoiding food waste

  • Saving instead of always asking for new toys or takeout

  • The difference between small wants and big family goals

These aren’t lectures — they’re organic, values-based conversations. And kids love being part of something big. By connecting your screen time with real dreams and real decisions, you teach them not only about money — but about teamwork and long-term thinking.

For more family conversation starters and hands-on planning tools, check out our monthly activity calendar from Owl’s Nest Learning Hub.

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