Chicago moms, consider this your excuse to make a night of it.
On September 17, The Everymom is hosting our first-ever reader event with Bank of America—an evening of cocktails, bites, giveaways, a candy bar, and real talk about raising financially confident kids.
Because money looks different to our kids than it did to us. They tap, swipe, and click “Buy Now”—so how do we teach them what money actually means? Allowance or chores? Cash or cards? When should kids start learning about saving and spending?
Smart Money Families: Raising Financially Confident Kids is a complimentary evening designed to tackle those questions. Alaina Kaz, Founder & CEO of The Everygirl Media Group, will moderate an expert-led panel answering the real money questions parents have, from allowances and chores to saving, spending, and debit cards.
What You’ll Take Away
Let’s talk about the part that matters once you’re actually there: you’re going to leave with ideas you can use at home.
Money can feel like one of those parenting topics you know you should be talking about, but aren’t always sure how to bring up—or when to start. This evening is designed to make those conversations feel a whole lot more approachable.
You’ll hear from financial experts about how to introduce saving, spending, and budgeting into everyday family life, plus get practical strategies for helping your kids build confidence around money as they grow. And because this is The Everymom, we’re keeping it real-life, not textbook. Think honest conversations, questions you can actually ask, and takeaways that work beyond the event.
Come with your questions, leave with practical answers. Our expert-led panel will tackle the everyday money questions parents are actually navigating.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
- Allowance vs. Chores: Get ideas for deciding whether kids should earn money for helping around the house—or simply receive an allowance.
- Cash vs. Cards: Learn how to make spending feel real when your kids rarely see physical money, and when a debit card might make sense.
- Saving, Spending, and Giving: Get practical ways to teach kids how to divide up their money and make thoughtful choices about where it goes.
- Better money conversations: Learn how to talk about money naturally at home without making every conversation feel like a lesson.
- Real-world practice: Learn ways to give kids hands-on experience with money while still keeping parents in the driver’s seat.
You’ll also learn about Bank of America’s SafeBalance® for Family Banking, which is designed to help elementary and middle school-aged kids practice using a debit card while parents maintain controls and oversight. It’s one way to give kids real-world experience with spending and saving while still keeping parents in the driver’s seat.
And because parenting is enough work already, we’re making this a night out—not another obligation. Bring your best friend, bring your partner, or come solo and meet other Chicago parents. We’ll handle the cocktails, bites, giveaways, and candy bar. You just have to show up.
“Money can feel like one of those parenting topics you know you should be talking about, but aren’t always sure how to bring up—or when to start.”
What’s on the Agenda
Expert Panel Discussion + Q&A: Hear from real moms, business owners, and experts like Jamila Souffrant, Emily Edlynn, PhD, and Jyoti Chand, plus a surprise finance expert from Bank of America, in a conversation moderated by Alaina Kaz, Founder & CEO of The Everygirl Media Group. They’ll tackle the money questions parents are actually asking—and how to make financial conversations feel less intimidating at home.
1:1 Bank of America Consultations: Have a specific family finance question you’ve been meaning to ask? You’ll have the chance to connect with Bank of America specialists one-on-one for personalized guidance.
Cocktails, Bites, and a Candy Bar: Because if you’re arranging childcare and making the trek downtown, there better be snacks. Come for the financial advice, stay for the cocktails, passed bites, and Haribo candy bar.
Giveaways: We’ll have special giveaways throughout the evening, so there’s a chance you’ll leave with more than just a few new ideas.
Parent-to-Parent Connection: Most importantly, this is a chance to meet other Chicago-area moms and parents, swap ideas, and have a few conversations that go beyond who’s refusing to eat dinner tonight.
Everything You Need to Know
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM CT
Where: Bank of America Chicago Flagship
110 N. Wacker Drive, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL
Cost: Complimentary! No Bank of America account or purchase is required.
What to Wear: Smart casual—polished, comfortable, and ready to mingle.
Age Requirement: 21+. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for alcohol service.
How to RSVP
Reserve your spot for a fun, informative evening with The Everymom, Bank of America, and fellow Chicago parents. Bring a friend, make it a date night, or come solo and meet some new people. Space is limited, so grab your spot while you can!
McKenna Pringle, Assistant Editor of Branded Content
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This event is hosted in partnership with Bank of America, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everymom editorial board. We only feature brands we genuinely love.
