35 Fun, Free Things to Do in Washington, D.C. for Families...
My husband recently had the opportunity to present at a conference in Washington, D.C. So, on a whim, we decided to take the whole...
Planning for Maternity Leave – Length, Pay & Insurance Options
At the time I became pregnant with my first baby, I was a full-time, salaried employee at an established 500-person company. Because I didn't...
Teaching Spanish to Your Kids – Benefits of Being Bilingual
A popular Uruguayan child's tale illustrates the value of being bilingual: "A skinny cat stood for hours waiting for the mouse to walk out...
How to Praise and Encourage Kids Appropriately for Success
As Dr. Madeline Levine, author of "Teach Your Children Well," stated in a 2012 New York Times article, "The central task of growing up...
How to Baby-Proof Your House – Safety Checklist for Infants &...
When my son was a baby, I worried that he seemed to be taking a long time to start crawling. "Don't worry," fellow parent...
How to Homeschool Your Child on a Budget & Save Money
Are you considering homeschooling your child? If so, you might be wondering if it's within your budget.
Homeschooling can be an excellent way to give...
7 Priceless Gifts All Parents Can Give to Their Children
Parents share a universal hope that their children will live happily ever after, with minimal worries and the ability to be successful as adults....
Kids Sharing Bedrooms – Ideas to Fit Multiple Kids in One...
Parents are often pressured to provide their kids with more: more toys, more classes, more experiences. But increasingly, parents are choosing to give their...
10 Fun & Cheap Things to Do With Your Kids
I like to think that I'm a pretty fun mom. I regularly plan field trips around town, and I'm totally fine with jumping on...
How to Balance Work and a Happy Family Life
Achieving a successful career while maintaining a solid marriage is difficult; practically impossible, for some. When asked how she could reconcile family life with a...
13 Healthy Meals & Snacks to Bring on Your Next Road...
Depending on the size of your family, you could spend $400 or more by eating each meal out during a five-day road trip. Considering...
How to Tap into a Roth IRA for College Savings &...
If you have children at home who hope to go to college someday (or someday soon), it's important to plan ahead financially. College tuition...
