Throw a Bumble Bee Themed Party for Kids
Planning birthday parties for kids requires much more than picking a cake, inviting friends and filling a room with balloons for decoration. Children in this generation are more demanding, and they usually like parties that portray a particular theme. One of the kid’s...
Building a Better Student: Beyond the Diploma, Part 1
Every year, the job market is swamped with millions of new high school and college graduates, each racing to land one of the few job openings. The competition is not unlike musical chairs, with more applicants than positions, and it can be heartbreaking for a student...
How To Make Brushing Teeth More Fun for Kids
When you think of fun times with your children, playing catch or reading books might spring to mind. You probably don’t think of brushing teeth. But if you can make this essential hygienic practice pleasurable, it will become easier for your little ones to keep up...
Strengthen Yourself and Your Family: Find Yourself a Home
"Home is the nicest word there is." -- Laura Ingalls Wilder At the end of the day, do you get to go home? Truly home, where you feel comfortable being yourself and you feel at one with your surroundings? Or do you go to a dirty or cramped apartment, or a living space...
5 Ways to Put Money Away for Your Child’s Education
If you have children, one of your biggest responsibilities as a parent is to pay for their college education. However, college can be very expensive, even if you are sending your child to a college in the state where you live. Therefore, you need to make a plan to...
5 Budget-Conscious Investments for a Safer, Child-Friendly House
When you welcome a child into the world, your life suddenly revolves around doing the best you can for this little person. What better way to give Junior a good life than to provide a safe home for him? Not all of us can afford to spend endless dollars getting our...
5 Foolproof Tips For Planning The Perfect Family Party
American comedian Robin Williams once joked, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” But look around! With colorful flowers blooming against fresh green foliage, birds singing, and plenty of sunshine and fresh air, after winter spring feels just like a...
Education Options: Homeschool vs. Private Education
As parents and guardians, it's natural for us to want the best education possible for our children. But with such a range of schooling options available nowadays – homeschooling, state school, private school, Steiner school, unschooling – which should you choose?...
Wahoo! Monday! Let’s Talk Give Aways
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Building a Better Student: Standardized Kids
A friend of mine writes terrific children’s books, with multiple bestsellers and a loyal fan base. Recently he found himself embroiled in a dispute with an editor who claimed that his latest work contained language “too advanced for the target audience.” My friend...