Hello, I'm Summer, the Editor-in-Chief of Lemonade Times. I am a reporter covering the world from the New York area, and also a mom raising two curious children, ages 9 and 6. Watching the flood of complex news every day, I often wondered: "When will my children be able to understand these important stories?"
In neighborhoods across America, we often see children opening 'Lemonade Stands' during the summer. By squeezing lemons with their small hands, setting prices, and welcoming customers, they learn the 'Real Economy' that textbooks can't teach.I want Lemonade Times to be an online version of that stand. I want this to be a space where children grow from just "allowance receivers" into 'Little CEOs' who understand the flow of money and the value of businesses.
News from Wall Street and Silicon Valley is difficult even for adults. For kids, it feels like chewing on a tough, bitter lemon peel. That is why, with a reporter's insight and a mom's heart, I decided to 'Squeeze' the news.
Filtering out the difficult jargon.
Transforming hard numbers into soft, engaging stories.
Capturing only the essential nutrients (knowledge).
For children who drink a glass of Lemonade Times regularly, here is the growth you can expect:
A Bigger World View 🌍 Instead of being a frog in a well, they will grow into children who dream globally by understanding the US stock market and international companies.
Strong Financial Literacy 💰 They will go beyond the lesson that "money doesn't grow on trees" to understanding how money flows, how companies work, and what investment truly means.
Critical Thinking Muscles 🧠 They won't just read the news; they will learn to ask, "Why did this price go up?"and "What would I do if I were the CEO?"