You Spent What on That Shirt?
When left to its own devices, clothing can quickly become one of the priciest expenses in your household. The cute leather stilettos for your tootsies, the trendy jeans for the man of the house, and the Dora the Explorer sweatshirt for your baby girl may seem like insignificant purchases. But over time, the costs can add up rather quickly. Instead of curbing your craving to purchase clothing, you can still indulge in a bit of retail therapy without breaking the bank! Follow these easy money-saving tips to slash your clothing expenses: 1. Yes,...
read moreHelp Your Daughter Develop a Positive Body Image
Young girls get bombarded with media messages that can make it hard for them to feel good about their appearance. Here are some practical ways to help your daughter develop healthy self-esteem about her appearance. Managing Media Messages 1. Establish limits. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting TV time to two hours a day or less. Be selective about the shows your family watches, instead of leaving the set on all the time. You’ll reduce some of the media influences on your kids and free up time for more productive...
read moreThe Busy Parent’s Guide to Taking the Stress Out of Your Child’s Sick Days
Sick days can be a challenge for busy parents juggling family and career responsibilities. With careful advance planning, you can help your child feel better and stay on top of things at work. Advance Planning 1. Know when your child needs to stay home. School nurses advise keeping a child home if they have symptoms that would interfere with participating at school or could spread illness to others. Colds can be contagious for 2 days or more. Once a fever has been gone for 24 hours without medication, most kids can go back to class. 2....
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