Studies have shown that one of the most important indicators of a child's future success in school and in the workplace is the ability to read and the love of reading. The ability to read well opens up access to all types of different information. The ability to read well … [Read more...] about How To Raise A Reader
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What You Can Do to Save for College
While we can all hope for the easy fix, saving for college often comes with a lot of sacrifice and certainly a lot of planning. While tuition costs keep rising, there are very specific things that parents (and students) can be doing to help save for college and lessen the … [Read more...] about What You Can Do to Save for College
How To Make Your Teen Money Smart
Every parent knows that teenagers think they know everything; in fact, trying to tell teenagers something is sometimes next to impossible. But as a parent, you want to make sure that your teen is more money-smart; this way they don't blow their hard-earned money on something … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Teen Money Smart
Tips for Making the First Day of Kindergarten Easy As 1-2-3
The time has come for you to send your baby out into the world of kindergarten. Even though the first day of school might be one of anxiety for you, it doesn't have to be one of anxiety for your child. This is a list of tips and tricks that you can use to make sure that your … [Read more...] about Tips for Making the First Day of Kindergarten Easy As 1-2-3
Skills Your Child Should Master Before Kindergarten
Kindergarten is the very beginning of your child's academic career. It is the place where they will learn the alphabet, how to count, how to follow direction, art skills, and all sorts of other fun stuff. To make sure your child starts out his or her academic career with all … [Read more...] about Skills Your Child Should Master Before Kindergarten
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to