Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2013

We rewarded our sons for good grades – through high school. My brother and I excelled in school, as did both of our sons. According to a survey conducted by the American Institute of CPAS and published on their site in August 2012: “Nearly half of parents with kids in school, or 48 percent, also pay their kids for good grades.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

They certainly are—indeed, Magee’s own son tragically died of an accidental drug overdose in 2013—and they need just as much parental attention, empathy, and understanding as girls do. For example: “How did you feel when your friends were out together Friday night while you were at home with family?” They probably recognize it anyway.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

Substance misuse and addiction happen in “nice” families—a fact Magee knows all too well after losing his son William to an accidental overdose. It’s no surprise they’re anxious and depressed. Magee says young people often use drugs or alcohol to self-medicate when they’re feeling anxious or depressed.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

Taking just 30 minutes each day to devout to a fun learning activity can help when they return to school in August ready to learn more. And don’t forget to sign up your young reader for free motivational programs like www.BookAdventure.com that reward her with prizes for her reading accomplishments.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 6, 2023

It’s a recipe for disaster, says Zac Clark, founder and CEO of Release Recovery , a substance use disorder and mental health organization based in New York that offers transitional living, case management, interventions, and other recovery and family support services. This doesn’t always sit well with families, but it’s the truth.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 5, 2023

“The problem has never been a lack of information,” asserts Magee, a national recovery advocate and author of the upcoming book Things Have Changed: What Every Parent (and Educator) Should Know About the Student Mental Health and Substance Misuse Crisis (Matt Holt, August 2023, ISBN: 978-1-6377439-6-6, $22.00). It’s the opposite.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

So back in August of 2014, I scoured the internet to look for sources for a new series, Debt Free Stories. I have since interviewed 16 families who have collectively paid off over ONE MILLION DOLLARS in debt. Stacy and her family stayed home. Carrie was starting over after her first marriage ended. And it saves on gas too.”

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