Archive for July, 2009

Children Learn about Money While Having Fun

It’s never too soon to start teaching your kids about the value of money.
One of the best ways to do this is to make the learning fun as it ensures the information is retained quicker. Playing games and storytelling are the most effective.
There are a few games out on the market you […]



Using Census Records For Family Trees

At the federal level, census records are a great place to start researching your family’s historical records. You can learn which countries your family members came from, where they first lived and worked in the United States and whether you have any war heroes in the family.
You can trace the average lifespan of your […]



Using Death Records For Family Trees

You may not be all that interested in history. Who cares about relatives who lived 100 years before you? Does it really matter when your great-great-great-grandmother was born? In reality, family genealogy is about more than birth dates and death dates, of course.
You can learn about your genetic markers for certain diseases or disorders, […]



The Three Steps to Positive Parenting Leadership Skills

“If we are to raise happy, healthy well adjusted children, then we as parents must lead happy, healthy, well adjusted lives.” Years ago, I authored that saying and certainly, the message lends itself to the fundamentals of parenting, that if we are to raise our kids correctly then we have to demonstrate acceptable behavior ourselves. […]



Cheap Way to Entertain Your Preschooler

Most people have seen a baby that becomes more excited over a box and wrapping paper than the actual gift inside. Even as a child goes into the preschool years, it can still be economical to provide activities that entertain and educate.
Preschoolers are beginning to learn the joy of being creative and using their […]