Tag: financial literacy
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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What I Wish I Had Learned in High School
Get Pregnant Fast If you were to ask me about my high school experience, I could easily list off a variety of memorable lessons. For instance, I learned quickly to avoid drawing anything inappropriate during study hall. I also discovered that cafeteria staff have very little patience for requests like “salad, no lettuce.” And let’s…
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7 Challenges I Won’t Fix for My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like walking a tightrope between instinct and restraint. When my child stumbles, argues with a friend, or faces a challenge, my gut reaction is to swoop in and resolve the issue right away: pick him up, smooth out his clothes, mediate disputes, or rebuild what’s been knocked down.…
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6 Effective Strategies to Teach Young Children About Money
Get Pregnant Fast It’s never too soon to start fostering financial understanding in children. Here are some simple methods to begin educating kids about money from a young age. Engaging Toddlers and Preschoolers with Money Demonstrate Positive Money Behaviors Involving children in family financial discussions doesn’t need to be complex. For instance, when you’re at…
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Adulting School: A New Approach to Empowering Millennials
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, a new initiative in Maine is addressing a pressing issue: the growing number of Millennials who find themselves unprepared for the realities of adulthood. Enter the Adulting School, a unique establishment dedicated to equipping young adults with essential life skills that many have missed out on due to…
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7 Essential Insights from a Seasoned Educator on Raising Remarkable Humans
Get Pregnant Fast When I embarked on my teaching journey, I envisioned myself as a parent to six children. However, stepping into the chaotic reality of the educational system—witnessing the treatment of children, the flawed expectations, and the numerous ineffective educators—made me rethink my aspirations. I quickly realized that the responsibility of teaching is often…
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5 Valuable Lessons I Gained in My 20s That Still Guide Me Today
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while running some errands, I tuned into a classic rock radio station and was taken aback to hear Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam belting out “Even Flow.” I mean, I thought grunge was a distant memory, not a classic! I’ve long since packed away my flannel shirts and Doc Martens, yet…
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7 Compelling Reasons for Students to Pursue Real Summer Jobs
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year wraps up, many college and high school students find themselves pondering how to spend their summer vacations. Unfortunately, it seems that a significant number are opting out of traditional summer employment. Reports indicate that only about 25% of students take on actual jobs during the summer months, a…
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Essential Guidance for Our Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast As a father of three girls, I find myself often reflecting on their futures, especially now that my eldest is preparing to enter college. I sometimes worry that I haven’t equipped her with everything she needs, but I hope to continue making a difference by engaging her in meaningful conversations and addressing…