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Personal Finance > Investing Basics Ways to teach kids about growing money: 1 of 25
Teaching a child that saving for the future can be very difficult. I remember growing up and constantly arguing with my parents about saving my money. As a child, I did not understand why I should be saving for my future when it seemed so far away. Now, as a parent myself, I do understand and am taking steps to teach my child... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Marital issues linked to video games: 1 of 15
Playing video games is okay, once in a while, but when it seems that a person plans their day around game time, it can really put a strain on a relationship.My husband enjoys his video games. I don't mind him playing them once in a while, but when he gets into one of his moods, and plays the games almost continually for weeks... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Family fun on a budget: 1 of 15
For those of us who have kids, trying to find ways to have fun as a family when money is tight, can be a challenge. Many people are under the impression that to have a good time with their family, they have to spend a small fortune and travel for hours. This just isn't true. There are many very inexpensive ways to spend qu... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for building self-esteem in children: 3 of 38
Kids can be easily discouraged when they try to something and become frustrated. It is important for the adults in their little lives to realize this and do their absolute best to encourage the child rather than allow discouragement to set a pattern of failure for them. Example: A little boy, about 4 years old is trying t... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for heat exhaustion and heatstroke: 1 of 12
When a person is exposed to high temperatures, they can experience heat related emergencies. Heat cramps, Heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are three common heat related emergencies. Knowing what to do and how to handle a heat relate emergency can mean the difference between life and death in some cases. Heat cramps are th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Online Jobs (Other) Best sites for making money on the Internet: 2 of 22
Whether you are new to on-line earning or have been at it for a while, I am sure that you are always interested in knowing which sites are legitimate and which are not. Here are my top five on-line earning sites that I have actually been paid from. Number one: Associated Content This is by far my favorite earning site. Here,... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Simple ways to save money: 10 of 81
The majority of us know the bigger ways to save money. Things such as using coupons when we shop, keeping the thermostat at 68 degrees in the winter, winterizing our homes and cars, turning off the water while brushing our teeth, and turning off the lights when we leave a room. These are things that we have all learned and ar... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings How to get over the loss of a job: 4 of 22
Losing a job can make a huge difference in a person's life. It can be the difference between living a fairly comfortable life, and living in poverty. It is not an easy issue to face. Bouncing back from a job loss can prove to be very difficult, especially if you just lost a job that you have been in for a long time. Determina... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Working hard for money: 3 of 16
Working hard to make money is a lesson I learned early on in life. I watched my Mom and Dad go to work everyday, and although I would have loved to spend more time with them, I knew that they had to work. I got my work ethic from them, and it is one of the many things I am glad I was able to carry into my adult life.I am a ve... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention The importance of hand washing in disease prevention: 1 of 5
Often times, when we think about helping someone in an emergency situation, we are reluctant to do so because we fear getting a disease from them. Knowing how to help prevent the transmission of diseases and reduce our risk can help many of us step up and help in an emergency situation.In order to know how to best protect you... More..