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How to Get the Most Out of Your Child’s Music Lessons

Written by Dara Turetsky-Blaker | Family & Home | 2nd Jul | 0 comments
It’s a strange contradiction.  I am sure you have heard about the studies that prove that exposing a child to music early on (preschool age) improves math, science and spatial skills up to 34 percent ...
4 votes so far
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Moms Going Back to College

Written by Stacy DeBroff - MomCentral.com | Career & Money | 15th May | 0 comments
According to a Current Population Survey conducted by the US Census Bureau, the greatest percentage rise in college attendance was by women 30 and older. It seems apparent that moms are going back to college and graduating...
5 votes so far
264 views

The Education Debate

Written by Yes, Mommy has to work today | Family & Home | 17th Apr | 7 comments
Without a doubt, educating our children is one of the most important undertakings parents must embark upon. That said, we do not believe there is any one right way to educate. What is right for one family may not be...
7 votes so far
129 views

End Homework Stress Tonight

Written by Jennifer | Family & Home | 27th Nov 07 | 0 comments
This time of year parents and kids may be most thankful for a break from school and from homework over the holiday break. Homework time, which often stretches long after the dinner dishes are put away, has become a...
4 votes so far
130 views

Medical Editing and Writing

Written by Caitlin McDonald | Career & Money | 9th Nov 07 | 2 comments
I have long promised to write about how I got started as a medical editing and writing consultant. I wish I could say that it would be as easy (knock on wood) for everyone as it has been for me. However, in retrospect,...
1 vote so far
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Help Your Child Do Their Best on Their Next Test

Written by maven | Family & Home | 14th Oct 07 | 0 comments
The school year is well underway, your children are settled in their classes and have learned quite a bit in the last month--so now's the time when most if not all kids are facing the reality of...TESTS! Children...
2 votes so far
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Welcome Back to School!...Now Open Your Wallet!

Written by Stefania Pomponi Butler | Family & Home | 7th Sep 07 | 8 comments
I sent my kids off to school this month, and nestled among the 894 pieces of paper that we received from both schools were, of course, the requests for money. Join the PTA! Donate to the Educational fund—We cover...
3 votes so far
252 views

Balancing Back to School Schedules

Written by Susan Robinson | Family & Home | 4th Sep 07 | 0 comments
Between buying backpacks, books, clothes and running errands, parents agree the back-to-school season is a hectic time. For busy families, an important part of this back-to-school juggling act is finding the right childcare...
3 votes so far
121 views

Bringing the Balance Back into your Family's Life

Written by Susan Robinson | Balancing Act | 25th Jul 07 | 2 comments
As a working mother of two young children, ages seven and nine, I know how difficult it is to balance life, family and work. Since we are a family of four I need an extra set of hands to help give my children the care...
4 votes so far
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Have I become less ambitious after having children?

Written by Michelle Anderson | Career & Money | 29th Jun 07 | 0 comments
Have you become less ambitious since you have had children? I would have to say no. I think I have become more ambitious. This is mostly due to the fact that I had some really crappy low-paying jobs when I had my first...
4 votes so far
111 views
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