Family Management
Starting a college savings account....finding (and paying for!) child care...and keeping your home organized...here are some ideas for keeping the train on the rails!
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Ten questions to ask your doula-to-be
So, you’re sold on hiring a doula. You’ve done your research, and you know that studies show doulas reduce laboring times, the need for pain meds and complications. Doulas cut the rate of postpartum depression. Your friends rave about using doula services. You’ve found two or three to interview. (Yo
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2013 Golden Teddy Awards: Parenting Resources and Media
Voting is now closed; stay tuned for the winners to be announced soon! 2013 voting categories: GTA Home Family Food & Dining Activities for Kids Shopping & Services Camps & Classes Illustrations by Alli Arnold
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Save Money on Kid Gear! How to Sell and Shop Consignment Stores
Isn’t it amazing how quickly babies and kids of all ages outgrow clothes, toys and gear? Repurchasing a whole new wardrobe, plus all the seasonal accessories, developmentally appropriate toys and extracurricular items your child needs can dig a deep hole in your budget. Consignment and resale to th
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Q&A: Top Tips for Creating a Budget
ParentMap and Verity Credit Union bring you helpful family financial planning and money management information. This month: Family Budgeting 101. Q: What are some great tricks for sticking to a budget? Heck, I just need help making a budget — where and how should I start? A: Most people believe th
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Ask the Parent Coach: What to Do When Teens Lose Interest in School
Q: Our son has stopped being interested in school and homework. He is 17 and has always done well, until recently. We have always had high academic expectations; however, of late he seems to have little concern for his grade-point average. What can we do to help him get back on track? A: Teens h
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The Sandwich Generation: Raising Kids, Caring for Parents
From the weary trenches of early parenthood, it’s easy to view the decades ahead through rose-colored glasses. Someday, the kids will be more independent, weekends won’t be filled with rain-soaked soccer games, and oppressive day-care and school tuition bills will be long gone. Naturally, this will
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Parents' Night Out! Alternatives to Babysitting
Call it “date night” or call it “getting away from the kids for a few hours night” — call it whatever you'd like, but sometimes you just have to have an evening to yourselves. These days, parents have lots of alternatives to hiring a sitter in their home. For a stress-free date and a fun time for th
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Creative Alternatives to Hiring a Babysitter
Don't cancel date night — get creative! Tight budgets, nursing infants, unpredictable schedules—sometimes, hiring a traditional babysitter just isn’t in the cards. Thankfully, there are still many creative ways to make date night happen. (Hover over photos, then click on arrows to read more!)
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