Kids are having a device-heavy learning experience in school
The older students are, the more time they spend on digital devices in school. In fact, during the average 6-hour U.S. school day, middle-school and…
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What to do with that bag of chopped garlic
So, you had a recipe that called for half a teaspoon of chopped garlic and you bought a bag. Now you still have nearly a full bag of garlic. What to do?…
What to do when a kid reverses the letter d
There are many techniques for correcting a child’s common error of reversing the letter d. One of the easiest ways is to have the child write out the…
Is the Parent PLUS option for you?
. Parent PLUS loans are federal loans, the easiest loans you will ever get, and one of most expensive, to pay for a student’s college. They aren’t for…
Navigating student Aid: Make some decisions on college financing
If your child is in the junior year of high school, financial aid for college is top of mind, time to make some decisions. Bottom line: The kids are going…
Why student debt is an issue
You love your 18-year-old. You want to make him happy. So would you hand him the keys to a Ferrari, a bottle of tequila, and tell him to figure out what’s…
Teach teens how to save with these banking apps
Financial literacy is an essential life skill, one that teens should start learning well before they leave the nest. These tools offer the benefits and…
Christmas is ground zero for young picky eaters
The struggle is real with kids and food, but especially at holidays when most of the food may well be different than what they are used to seeing. You…
Countdown to Christmas dinner at your house
* Five days before: Plan the menu and the place settings, table decorations and center pieces. Plan the system and decide whether guests will fill their…
Clean your outside windows without a ladder
When was the last time you cleaned your outside windows? Last year? Five years ago? Never? It might sound like a deeply unpleasant or unworkable chore,…