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Tag Archives: Parenting
Teaching Kids to Save and Coaching Them on the Importance of Money
Saving for children and their future is such an important thing for parents to do, yet most of us have a difficult time doing it. We are usually so busy trying to make ends meet that there isn’t a much left to put away for the future. But if we plan it out well, and try to put a little away every month, by the time the kids need it there will be a health account waiting for them.
Posted in Parenting
Tagged early education, family, finance, home, investing money, kids, kids make money, kids money, making money, money, Parenting, parents, saving money, school
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We need more from Earth Day
America celebrated the first Earth Day On April 22, 1970. It was a needed celebration to bring to light how pollution was killing this world. Today, Earth Day is no longer celebrated nationally but is celebrated around the globe.
Since those early days, we have done a pretty good job cleaning up the planet. Yet , there is a staggering divide between children and the outdoors, child advocacy expert Richard Louv directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today’s wired generation-he calls it nature-deficit. A childhood trend that may cause rises in attention disorders, obesity, and depression.
His recent book,Last Child in the Woods, has spurred a national dialog among educators, health professionals, parents, developers and conservationists. It clearly show we and our youth need to spend time in nature.
Posted in Parenting
Tagged adventure, environmental camp, family, kids camp, nature camp, outdoors, Parenting, science camp, summer camp
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What is So Important about Family Activities?
What is So Important about Family Activities?
Family activities are a wonderful way to begin bonding with your child. They want to know that you care about them and that you are interested in what they have to say and what they enjoy doing. The easiest way for you to learn about your child and express your love is to spend time with them engaged in family activities.