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When Your Kid Transfers Schools Midyear
Honor Roll, School
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…
Top Holiday Books For Children
Book News & Features, Books, Life
Following are my top Holiday books for children, based on my experience. This is one of the best times of the year to get your kids hooked on reading. There are so many wonderful books centered around the holidays.
Many of these stories…
5 Ways to Teach Your Kids Responsibility
Health, Parenting
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…
How To Afford To Keep Your Kid In College
College Bound, School
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
Honor Roll, School
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
Honor Roll, SchoolChristmastime 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
Featured Video -School, TV MamiThe 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…
Free College Money: Where to Find Scholarships
College Bound, School
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…
Basic Math Skills: How to Teach Your Kids Math With Money
Honor Roll, School
In today's economy, new graduates and job hunters need all the advantages they can get, and most employers agree that they need workers with outstanding math and language skills. Unfortunately, Hispanic students lag behind their peers on…