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Parenting Pointers - What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Children on Social Media

Motherhood Moments

Social media is a “joy thief” in many ways, says Magee, who travels the country speaking with parents and children about substance misuse and mental health. That’s why it’s up to parents to intervene and help them develop healthier habits around their social media use. Curb your own phone time. Don’t preach.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents?

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

At this time of year, parents might be looking for a sitter so they can gift shop or attend a holiday party. Part-Time Job. I just ran into a mom from my kids’ school that picked up a part-time waitress job to supplement their income. Babysit or House Sit. Tips, baby!

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Book Nook: But Definitely Wear Mascara: Hacks to Help you Love Your Mom Life (and Yourself) a Little More

Motherhood Moments

Oden walked away from a lucrative career as a lawyer to be a stay-at-home mom before eventually returning to the legal field part time to strike the balance she needed. Her work has been featured in The Boston Globe , TODAY Parents, CafeMom, KidSpot, Clean Plates and Authority Magazine. Being a mom is hard.

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Budgeting for Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My parents are both in their late 70’s and my father recently was diagnosed with diabetes. In light of these recent events, I have found that I’m not only serving as the primary caregiver for my own children, but my parents as well. Most important is that my parents are getting the care that they need – whatever the cost may be.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

At this time of year, parents might be looking for a sitter so they can gift shop or attend a holiday party. Part-Time Job. I just ran into a mom from my kids’ school that picked up a part-time waitress job to supplement their income. Babysit or House Sit. Tips, baby!

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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You already have lots of contacts, not only your classmates, but also their parents, siblings and your teachers too. Time to find out. Talk to any alumni you may know (hint parents, cousins, that kid that went off to college last year) to see what they know about it. Parents feel it is the path to a better life.

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