Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Saving for retirement and back to school
The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter
Have your kids started school yet? Ariel starts preschool at the end of the month. She's only going 3 hours a day, two days a week since she's only 3 years old. I'm more or less looking forward to it (don't I sound enthusiastic?). It means more working time for me.
Check out the discussion boards in the Family Friendly Freebies section this week. There's an offer for a free child abduction video; you just pay shipping, which is $4.95 for the default option. The offer goes through September. This is an important topic yet one that can be difficult to discuss clearly with children. (read more)
Feature Article
Why Women Should Worry About Retirement More Than Men
Women earn an average of 76 percent of men’s salaries. Does that shock you? Yes, even in 2005, women are still way behind the earning curve in corporate America. But rather than get into a discussion of the fairness or unfairness of it all, let’s concentrate on just what women can do to ensure that they aren’t left out to dry in their retirement age! (read more)
Guest Article
How To Have A Happy And Healthy Back To School
It's the time of the year that most kids have been avoiding; Back To School!
Going back to school can make some kids anxious. Some are starting kindergarten and others are transitioning from elementary to middle school or from middle school to high school. Help your child keep things in perspective by helping them to realize that this new experience is exciting. Encourage them to have a positive attitude about the experience. Back to school can be frustrating and stressful due to poor time management, organizational and communication skills. Start off the school year by leading by example. Set the standards for a responsible, independent, and successful child by living by the core life values you want to instill in your child. If you are always running late or making excuses, your child will assume that this is the attitude to take towards life. (read more)
Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2005/newsletter081605.php and don't forget to check out the classified ads.
See you next week.
Stephanie
Visit the discussion boards! http://www.homewiththekids.com/phpBB2/
Have your kids started school yet? Ariel starts preschool at the end of the month. She's only going 3 hours a day, two days a week since she's only 3 years old. I'm more or less looking forward to it (don't I sound enthusiastic?). It means more working time for me.
Check out the discussion boards in the Family Friendly Freebies section this week. There's an offer for a free child abduction video; you just pay shipping, which is $4.95 for the default option. The offer goes through September. This is an important topic yet one that can be difficult to discuss clearly with children. (read more)
Feature Article
Why Women Should Worry About Retirement More Than Men
Women earn an average of 76 percent of men’s salaries. Does that shock you? Yes, even in 2005, women are still way behind the earning curve in corporate America. But rather than get into a discussion of the fairness or unfairness of it all, let’s concentrate on just what women can do to ensure that they aren’t left out to dry in their retirement age! (read more)
Guest Article
How To Have A Happy And Healthy Back To School
It's the time of the year that most kids have been avoiding; Back To School!
Going back to school can make some kids anxious. Some are starting kindergarten and others are transitioning from elementary to middle school or from middle school to high school. Help your child keep things in perspective by helping them to realize that this new experience is exciting. Encourage them to have a positive attitude about the experience. Back to school can be frustrating and stressful due to poor time management, organizational and communication skills. Start off the school year by leading by example. Set the standards for a responsible, independent, and successful child by living by the core life values you want to instill in your child. If you are always running late or making excuses, your child will assume that this is the attitude to take towards life. (read more)
Ready to go? Come on over to http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2005/newsletter081605.php and don't forget to check out the classified ads.
See you next week.
Stephanie
Visit the discussion boards! http://www.homewiththekids.com/phpBB2/
