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How to Help Your Kids Prepare for College Early

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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…
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5 Ways to Supplement Your Child's Education This Year

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The New Year is underway and with it comes a flurry of resolutions. For most people, these tend to center around health (diet and exercise). But for me, it is a time to think about what I can do to further my children’s education. I like…
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Music Makes Us Human

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You don't want to sit there crying like a sap in the middle of a church, but sometimes it just happens. At least, that's what happened to me recently as I watched my ten-year-old son Alexander, a budding drummer and percussionist, perform…
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When Your Kid Transfers Schools Midyear

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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…
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How To Afford To Keep Your Kid In College

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Many parents can't figure how to afford to keep their kid in college. Given the high cost of a college education these days, a hefty college tuition bill might be a tough pill to swallow during lean economic times. As is the case with many…
The 10 Best Gifts for Young Mathematicians

The 10 Best Gifts for Young Mathematicians

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Who knew there were so many cool math games that make the best gifts for young mathematicians? As a parent and home-school teacher, I have the difficult challenge of keeping math interesting and exciting for my kids, so discovering games…
The 10 Best Gifts for Young Scientists

The 10 Best Gifts for Young Scientists

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Christmastime is the perfect opportunity to help encourage your young science lover to explore the subject and pursue his or her dreams. Instead of buying lots of poor-quality toys, why not concentrate on just a few educational toys that promote…

Thomas Suarez, 12-year-old App Developer

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The very precocious Thomas Suarez gives a TED talk about the popular iPhone apps he's developed. He's not only a super-smart go-getter, he's helping other kids learn to follow his example. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit…
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Free College Money: Where to Find Scholarships

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With the cost of college going through the roof, scholarships are one of the best ways to defray those costs, because they do not have to be repaid. Scholarships are offered by organizations, companies and private donors and they often go…