Archive for August, 2009
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009The term Autism is really a very generic term that covers a spectrum or range of disorders. In general, the disorder affects a person’s social interaction and communication skills. Because of the varying degrees of the disorder, no two people diagnosed with Autism are exactly alike and therefore any strategies that work for one child [...]
Teach Your Kids Math while They Clean
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009Do you wish your kids were into using math? Would you love to see your house free from all that junk that accumulates over the years? Do you want to give your kids a learning experience that they will enjoy? HomeSchoolBytes.com has found a way to do just that! In a post on the HomeSchoolBytes.com [...]
Blog Carnivals for August 2009
Monday, August 10th, 2009Here are a few blog carnivals for the month of August that are worth looking at. The carnivals contain many good reads (including contributions from yours truly). Be sure to check them out! Carnivals about Money and Finance: 1st Edition of the Carnival of Money Tips hosted by FinancialHealthGuy.com The Best of the Best in [...]
The Frugal Dad’s Tri-Level Emergency Fund
Sunday, August 9th, 2009The Frugal Dad always has great advice for saving and managing money. A post I recently found called the Tri-Level Emergency Fund is no exception. The Frugal Dad breaks up the emergency money you have saved into three important categories. Level One in his plan is known as the “In-House Emergency Fund”. He suggests that [...]
Advice for Parents with New Teen Drivers
Thursday, August 6th, 2009Realizing that your child is quickly growing up is one thing, but imagining them behind the wheel of a vehicle is something else! If you are nervous and concerned about having your teen start driving you are not alone. Fortunately, many parents have gone through this experience already and there are plenty of tips, stories, [...]
Back to School Tips to be Successful in Class
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009Do you tend to drift off in class? Do you find yourself texting your friends in the middle of your teacher’s lecture? Do you have trouble paying attention to your teacher? If you answered yes to any of these questions, now is the time to start the new school year off on the right foot. [...]
Back to School Shopping without Breaking the Bank
Saturday, August 1st, 2009August is here and that means the new school year is right around the corner and it’s time for Back-to-School Shopping! With the poor economy many of the school budgets have experienced cutbacks. Translation- you as a parent are required to provide even more of the basic school supplies…and this is on top of all [...]
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