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Parenting Pointers: Helping Our Teens

Motherhood Moments

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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Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Parenting Pointers: Promoting Emotional Readiness for the Workplace

Motherhood Moments

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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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S. The hope is that you will not pay off the balance and will have to pay interest on that balance.

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Shark Week at Sea Life Arizona: Save $5 off Admission

Saving Cents With Sense

If you are a local reader, you will want to check out Sea Life Arizona as they celebrate shark week through August 11. My son and I just had a chance to experience it, thanks to Sea Life Arizona, and we had a blast! My son loves trivia, so he was soaking in all the shark facts while we were there. Happy Shark Week!

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Custom Photo Wall Calendars from Calendars.com

Nicoles Nickels

My family is big into personalized calendars! I was excited to create a calendar for my brother starting in August since his current calendar ends then. Comments My friend got one that her son made her with pictures of the. Since my niece was born the calendars all revolve around baby M! All opinions are my own.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. Did you know that Americans dispose more than 700 billion pounds of paper, plastic, glass, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics, Packing 101 for Your Vacation I know it is the middle of August, but I am hopeful that many of you are still on holidays.

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