We’ll get back to our discussion of college savings tomorrow. Today, I have a confession. There is a purse living inside of my purse. My pre-kid wristlet held on as long as it could, but was ultimately swallowed by a hefty mommy bag. The crazy only continues from there. My purse also contains: one of [...]
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College: I refuse to raise the kid who can’t do their own laundry
I bet you’re teaching your kids responsibility, integrity, and compassion, not to mention, reading, writing, and arithmetic. That’s all well and good, but it is not the subject of today’s discussion. I want to talk about clothes—the dirty kind. When I was a college freshman, the dormitory offered some tasty people watching. In particular, I [...]
Confessions of a Scholarship Winner (Could your child win $500k in scholarships, too?)
Attempted suicide, bulimia, bullying—it’s not the opening you would expect from a book about college scholarships. Author Kristina Ellis revisits old wounds as she shares her journey from an impoverished youth to Vanderbilt graduate (with $500,000 in scholarships). On Kristina’s first day of high school, her mother dropped a bomb on her. Kristina would have [...]
5 Ways Parents Can Banish College Savings Anxiety
If thinking about your child’s college fund gets you down, you’re not alone. Parents frequently described their feelings about college savings as overwhelmed, annoyed, frustrated, or scared, in a recent study. Don’t let college savings anxiety zap your energy and steal your hope. Here are five ways you can move from fearful to fearless. 1. Look your [...]
Giveaway: Have Fun Teaching Video Download (ABCs, Counting, Shapes)
My daughter all but yawned at the first few alphabet videos I found on YouTube. I’d just about given up—at least for the morning—when we came across a Martian-like creature with a grin as wide as a football field. I pressed play. Within seconds my toddler was grooving. She was as excited about her [...]
College Admissions: 5 Ways to Find Your Child’s X Factor (before the fourth grade)
Good grades, high SAT scores, and glowing recommendations are great. But they won’t get your child very far if every other applicant has the same bag of tricks.When it comes to college admissions, a hook is a unique quality that makes the applicant stand out from the pack. Whether your student is perfecting their finger [...]
National Pancake Day: Get a Free Short Stack and Free College Money
Next week, IHOP will give away tons of free pancakes in honor of National Pancake Day. To this, I say: Nay IHOP, Nay. Don’t get me wrong. I hope IHOP reaches its goal to raise $3 million for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. I plan to hop in for my free stack and to make [...]
7 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Really Understand What They Read
Are you raising a “word caller?” It sounds kind of naughty when put that way. A “word caller” understands the connection between letters and sounds. They appear to read well, but actually don’t comprehend the material—they merely call out words. Raising kids who love to read is an important part of this journey from the [...]
The College Scholarships Hiding On Your Desk, Right Now
Finding college scholarships for young kids can be frustrating. You have to have the research skills of a detective, the persistence of a gold medalist, and the curiosity of a scientist. I’ve found that if I make a game of it, I can maintain my sanity and find free college money for my kids—even if [...]
Battle of the Nursing Pillows: My Brest Friend v. Boppy (Review and Giveaway)
My Boppy experience reminds me of that episode of Seinfeld when Elaine sees the English Patient. She hates the movie and can’t understand why everyone else loves it. The Boppy Nursing Pillow was too plush. My daughter kept sinking. The pillow didn’t stay in place, which meant I had to keep adjusting. And I could [...]
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