In January 2015, Danielle Meitiv waved goodbye to her 10-year old son and 6-year old daughter as they began the 1-mile walk to school. Halfway through the trek, a passerby spotted the children and called the police. Just ten minutes into their journey, police promptly picked up the children, holding them for over five hours, […]
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Guns And Your Kids: What They Need to Know
This is a very personal subject and one with a wide degree of varying opinions on the matter. To be as unbiased on the matter as possible, I must say that we have a free country and those that do not want to have guns in any way, shape, or form in their home have […]
Read More...Buying vs. Renting: What to Consider for Your Next Home
Not long ago, home ownership was the cornerstone of the American Dream. Then came the Great Recession, and far too many who thought they had achieved the dream realized it was an illusion. That certainly doesn’t mean home ownership is no longer a good idea, but Americans are now aware that home ownership has pitfalls. […]
Read More...Back to School: How to Get Your Kids Ready
It’s that time of year – summer’s coming to an end and you’re counting the days until school starts. The bus schedules are arriving and you’ve received the list of necessary school items from your children’s new teachers. While purchasing new shoes, backpacks and the like are parts of this annual rite, getting your kids […]
Read More...Physical Fitness for the Whole Family
Working out can be a whole lot more fun than people realize, you just need to find the method that works for you. Very few people can simply go to the gym each day, get on a treadmill and enjoy it forever. Very few indeed. There are any number of activities that fall out of […]
Read More...5 Ways to Keep Your Parents Safe in Their Own Home
If your parents are older, you likely worry about their safety and well-being. While you know they value their independence and love their home, you are concerned about them being alone. Your mom and dad are not as strong as they used to be, and you imagine all kinds of dangerous scenarios. From struggling to […]
Read More...How to Protect Your Kids in a Dangerous World
As parents, protecting our children immediately becomes our the primary task. It would be this writer’s opinion that we consider the protection of our children emotionally, physically, and spiritually. This is no easy task and will require a dedicated effort to accomplish it. One child psychologist friend of mine said that if, as a parent, […]
Read More...Summer Travel Tips: Getting The Most Bang for Your Buck
June is here, and summertime is almost upon us. That means vacation season is fast approaching and it’s time to get cracking on finalizing your summer vacation plans. That said, safety is the first priority at home or when traveling, so do take the time to find out the safe and less-safe places to vacation […]
Read More...How to Set Up Your Family for Financial Success
It would be great if everyone could experience financial success. Many look at those who have achieved it, did not get their by being born with a silver spoon in their mouth. It came from focus, determination, and ample amounts of work. Are there simple steps that anyone can take to get there? Certainly there […]
Read More...Where Should Your Kids Go To School?
The process by which your children are educated is most likely one of the most important endeavors that you as a parent must engage in. It is our opinion that there is no right answer for every family. Each family must decide for themselves who is the primary educator for all levels of a child’s […]
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