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Helping Kids See Their 'Big Picture'

As a father of five daughters, as well as being an educator within my area's school district, one of the most difficult experiences that I have found is getting kids to see their 'Big Picture'. I reference the 'Big Picture', ...

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A Guide To Paying Back A Student Loan

A borrower has certain responsibilities to take care of, once a loan is negotiated. In order to keep your loan in good standing, it is important to fulfill all your obligations. A lapse in making a single payment indicates delinquency. You could get ...

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Kids and College - Solutions For Extra Rooms

Your child has finally grown up and left the childhood home, swapping out your house for a college dorm. He or she will be gone for the majority of the year, and you as a parent are suddenly stuck with the rather open question of just what to do with...

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Updating Your Plum Job

It's startling to discover how having kids changes the way you see the world. Just compare your "before kids" vs. "after kids" views on what counts as:A good place to live.A desirable car.An excellent restaurant.A great evening.Your ideal or "pl...

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Writing College Admissions Essays that Take First PlaceA Personal Statement Checklist

Congratulations on your move toward a college degree. And congratulations on seeking support for writing your admissions essay/personal statement. The squeaky motor gets the oil, so you will be slick and running sleekly in a just a few days…in plen...

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How to Deal with a College Roommate Who's Being Difficult

For many people, one of the realities that has to be dealt with when going to college is moving out of the house and into a college dorm or apartment. Sure, some may find it quite exciting that they get to be away from their parents and experience co...

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Taking Your Kids Perspective

"As a child, the critical eye of my father seemed to follow me around wherever I went." (Arthur C. Clarke) It's quite easy for most fathers to look at their kids with a critical eye. And why not? There's a lot riding on the outcome of your ...

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Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz?

Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is there such a thing as a music quiz for kids? A. Sure theres such a thing as a music quiz, and you can find one right inside of your head. Just reach up there, pull it out, and put it down on pap...

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How To Design A Map Quiz That Even A Cartographer Would Love

Q. How can I design an interesting map quiz? A. You cant. At least you cant if you intend to design a map quiz where you draw some geographical areas and then ask "Where is South America?". While that would definitely qualify as a map quiz, it wouldn...

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A Better Future For Children Through Financial Literacy For Kids

One of the important aspects in the lives of children today is the financial literacy for kids. This literacy tries to offer knowledge plus skills that enable the children to make informed plus effective decisions through their knowledge about cash. ...

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