Archive for September, 2009
« Previous Entries9 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Sports and Music Lessons
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009As a family is forced to tighten their budget and become more frugal, one of the first things to go are sports and music lessons for the children. But, there is a better way! Sports and music provide enrichment into the lives of our children and are an important part of creating well-rounded individuals. Instead [...]
15 Helpful Online Tools for Students
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Each day newer and better technologies are available. It is becoming easier than ever to get your child the help they need to be successful in school. Follow the link for just a small sampling of tools that are available online to keep your student organized and prepared throughout the school year. Check out the [...]
Back to School Tips: How to Handle Parent-Teacher Meetings
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009Now that the school year is in full swing, the first set of reports cards are right around the corner. Many school districts have parent-teacher meetings around this time so parents can talk to their child’s teachers and get an update on their child’s performance in class so far. Since most classes are just starting [...]
Ways to Save Big on College Textbooks
Sunday, September 20th, 2009Textbooks- one of the many expenses you are faced with in college. The prices of textbooks can be staggering. Many are over $100! And that really adds up when you are taking five classes each semester! (Think about all the late-night pizzas that could be!) Have no fear, the Frugal Dad has come to the [...]
4 Reasons You are Failing to Reach Your Goals
Thursday, September 17th, 2009Does this sound like you?: You start everyday vowing to do your best, but somewhere along the way you fall short. You swear that this year you are going to reach your goal, but it doesn’t quite happen. You want to make the most of your education, but you can’t seem to follow through. If [...]
New PayPal Student Account for Teens
Monday, September 14th, 2009PayPal has recently established a new account specifically designed to help teens manage their money. The account gives teens a secure and easy way to shop online and it allows parents to monitor the spending of their teens. The Pajama Mommy Community has written a post that reviews and highlights the key features of the [...]
6 Tips for Swine Flu Safety in School and at Home
Saturday, September 12th, 2009The H1N1 virus (or Swine Flu) really came as a shock to much of the world this past spring. Since the arrival of this new strain of influenza there have been thousands of people who have been hospitalized and even hundreds that have died. Particularly unsettling is the fact that children seem to be getting [...]
Indoor Activities for Your Children
Thursday, September 10th, 2009As summer comes to a close, the weather is beginning to get cooler and the sun is setting earlier and earlier. That means your children are going to be spending less time outside playing and more time in the house. However, that doesn’t mean that the kids should be spending their free time becoming couch [...]
President Obama’s Prepared Address to Our School Children
Monday, September 7th, 2009Tomorrow, September 8th, at 12pm eastern time, President Obama will be addressing all of the children in our schools. Since this news has broken there has been a lot of controversy over this address. Many parents are concerned that the speech will include political propaganda. This is not the case. The purpose of President Obama’s [...]
Blog Carnivals for August & September 2009
Monday, September 7th, 2009Here are some great blog carnivals from the end of August and the beginning of September. Check them out for interesting reads on family, parenting, and education. Carnival of Family Life hosted at Colloquium. Educarnival v2 hosted at Epic Adventures are Often Uncomfortable. Math Teachers at Play hosted at Math Mama Writes. Teaching k-6 Carnival [...]
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