Teaching your child the ABC's of money can be fun and easy. Just like playing a sport, or learning a foreign language, if kids are not introduced to money management skills early they may never pick it up.
Kids learn a lot by simply watching their parents.
The best thing you can do is to get your own financial house in order. Treat your own money with respect. Children's attitudes about money are based on the things they learn. You can't completely mold your child's perspective, but you can teach your child to respect money and the hard work it represents. Children have watchful eyes.