Kids n MoneyHabits 

Kids n MoneyHabits is a brand name created in 2008 for products and services catered for children in financial education. Kids n MoneyHabits is owned by Oroshin Private Limited, a young & socially conscious company incorporated in Singapore since 2005. Kids n MoneyHabits is dedicated to support the cause of empowering children the right concepts about money;and inculcate the good habit of taking responsibility of money management so as to establish the foundation for long term independence and freedom.

How Kids n MoneyHabits came about

Having gone through the personal financial hard knocks and identified that many adults struggle through the subject of money management; and that habits and money blueprint starts to form at an age as young as 4, we believe that it is a worthwhile cause to pursue. We believe Financial Literacy is one of the most essential skills in real life and that it is an investment that will pay a lifetime of dividends.

Beliefs / Values

Parental & family involvement

Your kids are excellent imitators! Since children start to learn about money from experiences at home, it is of utmost importance to make a conscientious effort to teach them about the topic. It is imperative that both spouse are on the same page and send coherent and consistent message to kids.Catching the right everyday moments to bring up conversations can greatly facilitate financial reflection. Alignment of what is taught to kids and parents’ money values is of utmost importance to implementation at home.

Parents’ involvement will be rewarding for both the parents and child.

Starting early

Studies have shown that consumerism and materialism is reaching children earlier than ever. Therefore it is difficult to influence children at an older age. Starting the right habits at younger age has proven to be more lasting and effective.Children start to form opinions and beliefs from a young age; therefore it is more effective to start early.

Fun, interactive & age-appropriate; and use of games, books & other materials

Today’s parents face the daunting challenge of preparing their children for success in all aspect without push “too much, too soon”. Parents must be aware of the dangers of introducing inappropriate curriculum materials at an age better suited to fun, interactive and age appropriate games, books and other materials.

Conscientiousness

Action and speech to children can be empowering or debilitating. It is believed that conscientious teaching is better than accidental. Awareness of disempowering words can reduce the limiting belief of children and likewise.

Key Personnel

Andrew Boey, Founder & Director

BSc. Econ, MA, Applied Economics (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)

Jean Tan, Business Manager

Jean is passionate about financial education for children. Prior, she was in involved in accounting function in several firms before spent 2 years with an accounting software firm managing accounts and sales. She had been coaching children academic subjects on a part time basis for more than 5 years.

Contact us

Tel: +65-6401 5721
Fax: +65-6835 9812
Email: KidsnMoneyHabits@gmail(dot)com

Jean Tan, Business Manager
Mobile: +65-8127 0650
Email: jean.tan.sh@gmail(dot)com