CHICAGO, ILLINOIS--(Marketwired - April 29, 2015) - A study released today by BMO Harris Bank shows ...

1. Illinois Parents Would Rather Discuss the Facts of Life Than
Finances With Kids: BMO Harris Bank Report
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS--(Marketwired - April 29, 2015) - A study released today by BMO Harris Bank
shows that most Illinois parents would rather have "the talk" with their kids than discuss finances.
To help teachers and parents have financial conversations with their students and children, BMO is
sponsoring Talk With Our Kids About Money Day. The program offers a simple way to help children
learn more about money and personal finances with 300 Illinois schools participating this year.
Talk With Our Kids About Money Day was created by the Canadian Foundation for Economic
Education (CFEE) and piloted in Chicago last year. The program encourages parents and teachers to
have conversations with youth about money and personal finances. The annual program takes place
the last Wednesday in April with a "Home Program" for families and a "School Program" for 7th
grade students and teachers. Parents and teachers can visit www.talkwithourkidsaboutmoney.com
for free access to current resources and curriculum ideas throughout the year.
"BMO Harris is here to help parents and teachers start a conversation with our youth about good
money habits. The goal of Talk With Our Kids About Money Day is to bridge the information gap and
arm youth with the knowledge they need to become more financially confident," said Kelly Harper,
Director, Brand Customer Learning, BMO Financial Group.
Highlights of School Program:
Easy-to-use lesson plans for teachers on how to incorporate money and finance into social studies,
math, science, history, geography, music and art
Group discussion and debate ideas
Resources and interactive tools for teachers
Highlights of Parent Program:

2. Online access to ideas, activities, stories, resources, tools and videos
Discussion starters, interaction information and helpful resources links
Support resources organized by childrens' age range
Personal Finances in the Home