Virtual learning is a way of life again for many kids as we head towards winter. Mayo Clinic psychologist Dr. Craig Sawchuk says that families will need to adapt to changing circumstances this school year. “We’ve all been dealing with uncertainty,” Sawchuk said in a recent Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast. “We need to be flexible […]
Ideas to Help the Virtual Learning Challenge
Posted on 11. Feb, 2021 by Linda in Children, Family
The Lowdown on the Great Autumn Gourd
Posted on 27. Oct, 2020 by Linda in Children, Family, Misc. Articles
Corn might be the king of U.S. crops, but pumpkins are always in demand this time of year by kids and others celebrating fall’s festivities. Here are several interesting tidbits about one of America’s favorite fall gourds. Germany boasts world’s largest pumpkin. Mathias Willemijns showed off the world’s largest pumpkin in 2016 at the Giant Pumpkin […]
High School Students! Here’s How You Can Make College More Affordable.
Posted on 24. Aug, 2020 by Linda in Budget, Children, Family, Managing Finances, Misc. Articles
Students can earn college credits while still in high school With the cost of college rising rapidly, it can be overwhelming to think about how to pay your way through school for either yourself or your kids. Fortunately, saving hundreds, even thousands, is possible. Teenagers can help keep down the cost of their future college […]
Get Rid of Your Kids’ Summertime Blues
Posted on 21. Jul, 2020 by Linda in Children, Family, Gratitude, Misc. Articles
Have some family fun with these activities (while social distancing, of course!) Let’s be honest. This is a strange summer. With many recreation activities canceled or significantly altered because of this year’s pandemic and social distancing guidelines, families need to be creative to keep their kids energized and engaged. Never fear! Here’s a list of […]