Saving for Tomorrow, Living for Today
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Mom’s sometimes have a difficult time balancing work and home responsibilities. Many are left with the time- consuming task of taking care of the children and that can mean precious little time for mothers to improve their education and continue to build a rewarding career. One organization that strives to help mother’s (Continue Reading…);
Whether you are, like my oldest son, an undergraduate student considering continuing his education to obtain his Master’s degree or an adult considering returning to school to do a MBA or other Master’s degree program, there are a few questions to ask and answer before you turn in that admission fee and form.
It was just one, but in a few months it will be two children in college and two elementary aged children. That adds up to a whole lot of money for education. Sure, the adult kids are responsible for their own educational expenses, but as a parent I want to help them as much (Continue Reading…);
Education needs to be broad- based to be most effective. Parents may have their favorite subjects and unknowingly push their children in a certain educational direction, but it is important to expose kids to many different subjects. One subject that is often overlooked is geography but a popular children’s magazine has an excellent learning tool (Continue Reading…);
Disney is extremely popular among kids and adults alike who enjoy its many inspirational movies, its theme parks, its merchandise, and its community involvement. This latter category has received much coverage over the last few years on the Disney Channel and it continues to inspire kids around the world to initiate positive change. It is (Continue Reading…);
Ask parents to name an area that concerns them relating to their kids and the topic they will mention above most everything else is education. There are certainly other topics of concern, but due to its critical role in preparing young people for the future, education is often listed first. One way to size up (Continue Reading…);
If you have kids in school, there is a good chance you have concerns about what they eat in the school cafeteria. There is little monitoring of the food selection process in the typical school cafeteria and no one is going to stop children from making bad food selections. Parents have to offer advice to (Continue Reading…);
This summer my daughters spent quite a bit of time talking about which teachers they were hoping to get. One daughter wanted the Kindergarten teacher her sister had. I admit mommy did too. Another (high school) daughter waited anxiously at the computer checking her course schedule to see if she got the teachers (Continue Reading…);
Remember taking field trips when you were in school? I remember mine well. They were great, both as a learning experience and as an adventurous change of pace from the classroom setting. Sadly, field trips are not as commonplace as they once were, mainly due to lack of funds but also due to a shift (Continue Reading…);
So you have some spare cash and feel like giving some money to help children? That’s great to hear, but how do you plan on giving? There are certainly many worthwhile children’s charities, but perhaps you feel like most of them are too broad- based and generic. You would rather give to something more specific; (Continue Reading…);
Children are exposed to many potential dangers and among the most frightening are the risks posed by sexual predators. Many of these individuals have already been convicted of sexual crimes against kids yet they are still living and roaming freely, within easy access of their next victim. There is an online service that wants to (Continue Reading…);
The bank of mom and dad is officially closed. Learn more about a MONEY teen checking account from ING DIRECT Where do your teenage kids turn when they need some cash? If your family is like most, the answer to this question is “why, mom and dad, of course!” If you are tired of playing (Continue Reading…);
Many parents I know are looking for the perfect reading program at home that can give them a “leg up” on reading, phonics and vocabulary skills. That’s why I was thrilled to have the opportunity to try out Looney Tunes Phonics for myself, and share it with some friends. What is Looney Tunes Phonics? Looney (Continue Reading…);
Sunday is Kindergarten registration for DD#3 so as I get ready to fill out all the paperwork, my mind turns to my youngest child going off to big kid school. This is kids number four so I have “been there, done that” but that doesn’t always make it any easier, but these tips and reminders (Continue Reading…);
