If you are looking for a job or to advance in your career your resume represents you. That means, it is your one chance to get your foot in the door. So when it’s filled with errors or difficult to read, you can bet the person reviewing it will quickly toss it out. Although it […]
In many wealthy suburban schools the term “helicopter parent” elicits headaches in teachers and principals. It refers to parents who are so involved with their kids’ education that they seem to be always hovering above them.
There’s no question that your kids need you to help them prepare for college. The earlier your whole family starts focusing on your children’s college career, the bigger the chances that they’ll attend and graduate college. When you talk to moms who have several generations of college graduates in their families, you find several common […]
If you’re determined to get a promotion, raise or even a better job this year, one thing you must ask yourself is: “How can I improve my employment opportunities?” Thankfully, it may be easier than you think to stack the deck in your favor. Here are a few suggestions to get you noticed on the […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Attending a new school is a nerve-wracking experience for most kids. But a mid-year school transfer can be even more traumatic. After all, when you show up as the new kid in the middle of the year, all eyes are on you. And being the new kid, there’s always the fear […]
Holiday traditions help us maintain our heritage, but they also bring us closer as families. You may already have New Year’s Eve traditions passed down from your parents, such as eating 12 grapes at midnight or watching the ball drop in Times Square. This year, create some new traditions as a family to look forward […]
Charitable New Year’s Resolutions can help you reach your goals. Not only will you be a better person, but will help others too! Think back to all of your failed New Year’s resolutions of years past: They probably involved some level of self-improvement. How many of them did you keep? The sad fact is, most […]
Women are good conflict solvers, so why do we have a hard time doing this at work? I often hear friends, colleagues or clients complain that others don’t understand them. “He’s not listening to me,” or “She doesn’t understand what I want.” Sound familiar? These kinds of misunderstandings happen in our private and professional lives […]
The holidays are a great way to tach your kids responsibility. The earlier the kids learn to be responsible, the better off they will be in their personal and professional lives. Here are a few activities you can encourage your children to explore over the winter break: 1. Identify a local not-for-profit organization where kids […]