Experience local Black history
Consider the following collection a historical taste of Black history in the Twin Cities!
The ABC’s of reverse mortgages
It also depends on the kind of cash advances you choose. Some reverse mortgages cost a lot more than others...
How doing chores can help your kids — and you
As an adult, I have had moments when I struggled to stay on top of housework. I reflected on how...
Teaching your kids financial responsibility
It’s important for children to learn about the value of money before they actually have any. As adults, sometimes it’s...
Help your child get college-ready
Taking steps to help your child prepare for college can be overwhelming for parents. From visiting schools to taking entrance...
Age-appropriate responsibilities for kids
Tammy McIntyre Even though we want kids to grow up to become independent and accountable for themselves, when should parents...
Managing your child’s holiday expectations on a tight budget
With the gift-giving holidays coming up, many parents start to worry about money. Kids can be demanding and you want...
Bedtime routines for school-aged children
As a child, I remember coming in the house when the street lights came on and going to bed at...
How doing chores can help your kids — and you
As an adult, I have had moments when I struggled to stay on top of housework. I reflected on...
What parents need to know about school selection
Whether you’re choosing a preschool, changing public schools, or switching to private schools, you’ll want to find the right fit...
Help your kids with learning and reading retention during summer
As the school year winds down, teachers begin sending home information on summer reading lists and programs. As a...
Parents can make homework fun
I fondly remember learning multiplication tables under my dad’s supervision. My dad would set a timer for 15 minutes, and...
How vision, hearing impairments affect school success
Tammy McIntyre I can vividly recall my sophomore year of high school. I took an advanced biology course that I...
Tips for getting your kids test ready
My first encounter with standardized tests was as a third-grader in the 1970s. I can still remember the anxiety I...
Holiday fun on a budget
Managing your children’s expectations can be difficult during the holiday season, especially when many winter holidays involve giving gifts. As...
Why parent-teacher conferences are important
Tammy McIntyre Informed, engaged parents aid a child’s development For most parents, parent-teacher conferences seem to take place on evenings...
Raising confident children
Kids with low self-esteem can find challenges to be extremely frustrating. Those who think poorly of themselves have a hard...
Engage your kids early for skill development
Much research has been done to show that when parents are actively involved in their child’s life, kids have faster...
Lower income workers catch a break
New overtime rules restrict bosses’ demands for extra hours According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in order to ensure...
Age discrimination in the workplace
Recently, several companies have been on the receiving end of age discrimination lawsuits after implementing large-scale lay-offs. In light of...
