Posted in Learning for Kids on Feb 13th, 2012
The earlier you can get your teenager thinking about career options, the more prepared they’ll be to make a decision when the time comes. Your child can come up with the choice for themselves, and you can assist them with the planning of how to make it happen. Ambitions Get your teen thinking about what [...]
Posted in Learning for Kids on Feb 12th, 2012
Women are going back to school in greater numbers than ever before. Female students are earning their BAs at numbers that far surpass men, yet the number of women entering the fields of information technology and computer science is steadily declining. While women are taking over the blogosphere, far too few are entering IT fields. [...]
Posted in Eco-Friendly Family Tips, Learning for Kids on Feb 8th, 2012
Dinosaurs get a lot of attention these days, but what do you really know about the mysterious creatures that ruled the Earth millions of years ago? I bet I can tell you a few things you didn’t know about the triceratops and its dino friends. For instance: Why are they called dinosaurs? The word “dinosaur” [...]
Posted in Family Economics, Learning for Kids on Jan 21st, 2012
Teaching kids to correctly manage their money, is one of the biggest challenges that parents will face today. If your child can learn the difference between wants and needs, how to save, and follow a budget, they will be ahead of the game. It’s very important to begin teaching your kid finance at a young [...]
Posted in Learning for Kids on Nov 25th, 2011
Even though gas prices sometimes feel like they are out of control, we need to stop and remember that we are privileged to have highways and city roads to travel on. With our failing infrastructure, we are in very real danger of losing the ability to hop in the car and head out onto the [...]
Posted in Learning for Kids, Marriage on Nov 21st, 2011
Hey moms, remember when you were a kid and Friday night was game night? Sitting around the kitchen table with a bowl of pretzels and glasses of soda and laughing with your family? In today’s busy, technology obsessed society, game nights have gone by the wayside and it’s time to bring them back! Surprise your [...]
Posted in Learning for Kids on Nov 5th, 2011
Between baby showers, birthdays, and holidays, your child is bombarded with toys. From fun mobiles to lull them to sleep, to the princess playhouse in the backyard, toys become a big part of their lives and their learning. The early stages of childhood are a time for exploration, learning and growing. So it’s no surprise [...]
Posted in Learning for Kids on Nov 5th, 2011
Research shows that a typical freshman will collect $1,500 in credit card debt in their first year of college. Teenagers headed for college campuses are bombarded with attractive offers from numerous companies seeking their business. Free offers, airline miles, t-shirts and other items that appeal to this age group are offered to young adults non-stop. [...]
Posted in Learning for Kids on Oct 30th, 2011
Many parents plan for their children’s college career only to be surprised when the time comes and the child has no desire to further their education. College planning needs to be a cooperative effort between parent and child, and needs to start when your child is young. By following these tips, you can be sure [...]
Posted in Learning for Kids on Sep 22nd, 2011
There is something cheery about whistling a Christmas song, no matter what time of year it is. You can almost hear the tinkling of bells and smell the chill in the air. The song “Keep Christmas with You,” from Sesame Street, sums it all up. If you “keep Christmas with you and save some Christmas [...]