Ferne Bowe is a parent, marketing professional, and author of Money Skills for Kids.With two kids of her own, she has first-hand experience with the challenges and triumphs of raising a kid.While watching her kids growing up, she noticed the gap between the skills kids need to thrive in the real world and what they are taught in school. For example, she noted that while kids are often taught how to get good grades, they are rarely taught how to manage their finances or have difficult conversations.She is on a mission to close that gap and help kids, and young adults find their purpose, develop self-awareness and confidence, and build their skills to create a life they love.Her message is simple: Mastering life skills and taking ownership of day-to-day tasks is the key to success, no matter your goals. Adopting this principle helps kids develop the skills they need to live a successful life.