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Enriching Education: Study Reveals Crisis of Confidence in American Education

Motherhood Moments

Today the national think tank Populace , released its Purpose of Education Index , which reveals radical shifts in how Americans view K-12 education. The COVID era fundamentally altered the way most of us view education and what our kids should get out of it. Americans don’t want ‘better’; they want different.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. Playing games on family game night. Play board and online games that teach money or finance or business concepts.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are a parent, some day you will most likely become a grandparent. Being a grandparent is tons more fun than parenting. I only remember staying with them once without parents around. My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). Yet you can enjoy loving them and being loved by them.

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What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management

Penny Pinchin' Mom

This is something every parent needs to think about. How about an education policy for the kids? That’s a small amount to pay for that level of peace of mind as a parent. When you have a target in mind, you tend to go harder at the saving game than when you are just putting money aside for a rainy day.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FMF presents Five Retro Rules to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “These tips from the past can save us all some big bucks.&#. Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad. And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#.

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