by Amy LeForge | Sep 22, 2011 | Finances
(Editor’s note: Carol has a list of resources for teaching kids to handle money wisely. Thanks Carol!) Even before they reach school age, children are capable of learning quite a few things, and it often falls to the parents to get kids started with learning...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 21, 2011 | Thoughts from Amy
So. Being that I’m the parent of two 13-year-olds, we’ve been experiencing a lot of teen angst around here. Usually every summer follows a similar pattern: we’re all sick of each other by June, but we have lots of fun and togetherness (and some time...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 19, 2011 | Education
Chances are you’ve taken or at least heard of the ACT: a test most colleges expect high school students to take. ACT test scores can indicate whether a student is likely to earn a certain grade in first-year college courses. According to a study they published...
by Chris Molnar | Sep 18, 2011 | How To
(Editor’s note: we’re into fall already! Chris has an easy craft for us to enjoy with our kiddos. Thanks Chris!) For a craft that makes Halloween fun, there’s nothing like pumpkin carving. This craft is neat in that you can build a happy pumpkin and...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 16, 2011 | Cooking
(Editor’s note: please welcome Jocelyn who clearly knows what it takes to get boys interested in cooking. Thanks Jocelyn!) We all know how insanely romantic it is when we were asked out on a date and the man not only knew the difference between basil and...