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I was honoured recently to be featured by Made in Australia as part of their Meet the Makers series. Read the feature here: https://madeinaustralia.com.au/blogs/news/dr-helen-hoang Meet other Australian makers: https://madeinaustralia.com.au/pages/meet-the-makers The experience reminded me that Australia has always been a nation of makers. We build businesses, technologies, communities and ideas that punch above their weight on … Read more

Economics for Kids Awarded Innovation Connect Grant Canberra, ACT | December 2025 This festive season brings uplifting news for families, schools, and young learners across Australia, with Economics for Kids announced as one of eight innovative Canberra businesses awarded funding under the Innovation Connect Grant Program, delivered by the Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) with support … Read more

We all know the classic story of Cinderella! This timeless story is a tale of kindness, perseverance, and resilience. But did you know that beyond kindness and resilience, this story also has a subtle lesson in environmental awareness and resource management? This story is beautifully reimagined in Economics for Kids: Lessons from Aesop’s Fables and … Read more

Raising well-rounded children is a difficult task. It involves equipping them with essential knowledge and life skills. Beyond academics, our children must learn to navigate the world effectively and think critically to grow into responsible adults. As their parents and teachers, it is our responsibility to help them learn the skills that will help them … Read more

Economics can be dry, boring, and difficult. When it comes to children, especially those who are in midgrades, it can seem to them like a daunting subject. But in Economics for Kids: Lessons from Aesop’s Fables and Fairy Tales, Dr. Helen Hoang simplifies complex economics ideas through engaging storytelling. This book transforms abstract economic concepts … Read more

We often view economics as a challenging and abstract subject. However, it’s simply the study of how people and how they make choices with limited resources. When we approach it with relatable examples, economics can be as exciting and intuitive as solving a puzzle. Economics is already a part of our daily lives. Whether we … Read more

Do your children often get confused with economics and its various aspects, such as how trade works? Perhaps the boring and often complicated concepts are too dry for them to understand. But no more. With Economics for Kids: Lessons from Aesop’s Fables and Fairy Tales (Volume II), your children can understand the complex topics of … Read more

It was a sunny summer day as Econ Mom and Econ Kid walked around Ginninderra Village, taking in the vibrant atmosphere. The scent of candy filled the air as they passed bustling shops, and laughter echoed from the nearby Federation Square. They went to the historic George Harcourt Inn for a bowl of pumpkin soup … Read more

Believe it or not, economics may sound complex, but it is everywhere in our lives! When it comes to children, they might perceive economics as a daunting and overly complicated subject. However, economics is quite easy to understand. In fact, it is simply about how people make choices regarding their money, time, and resources. If … Read more

The fable of The Bundle of Sticks is a simple yet profound story that teaches the importance of unity and collaboration. Through an economic lens in Economics for Kids: Lessons from Aesop’s Fables and Fairy Tales, this tale reveals the critical role of public goods—resources and services that benefit everyone, such as parks, libraries, and … Read more