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From Lansing to PBS KIDS–We Did This Together children's books children's financial literacy family financial wellness financial literacy for kids gratitude lansing michigan madeline's money adventure money smart kids pbs kids piggy bank pathways Jul 22, 2026

I've replayed it in my mind at least a dozen times since June 30th.

The room full of families, and the kids deep in concentration over money games. The look on Madeline's face when she saw her community gathered–for her. 

A few weeks ago, we hosted a watch party to celebrate Madeline's feature on ...

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Don’t Let Black Friday Bury You. Let It Build You. black friday holiday shopping how to afford college how to afford everything madeline's money adventure power session Nov 17, 2025

Let’s be honest — this time of year is when a lot of people hit that familiar financial spiral.

The pressure to buy. The guilt of saying no. The fear that you’re already behind before the year is even over.

But here’s the thing: You don’t have to participate in the panic.

While everyone e

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