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Author: Tammy McIntyre

Black History Month / MSR Special Editions / Slider

Experience local Black history

February 25, 2019February 27, 2019 - by Tammy McIntyre

Consider the following collection a historical taste of Black history in the Twin Cities!

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Business

The ABC’s of reverse mortgages

November 8, 2018 - by Tammy McIntyre

It also depends on the kind of cash advances you choose. Some reverse mortgages cost a lot more than others which reduces the amount of cash you can get from them.

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Education / Message to Parents

How doing chores can help your kids — and you

June 28, 2018 - by Tammy McIntyre

As an adult, I have had moments when I struggled to stay on top of housework. I reflected on how my parents got it all done, and then I remembered that they had lots of help. My siblings and I had chores to do each week, and that experience gave me the knowledge to take care of my own home.

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Business / Education

Teaching your kids financial responsibility

June 18, 2018 - by Tammy McIntyre

It’s important for children to learn about the value of money before they actually have any. As adults, sometimes it’s easy to forget that it took most of us our entire lives to learn what we know now about being fiscally accountable.

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Education / Message to Parents

Help your child get college-ready

April 4, 2018 - by Tammy McIntyre

Taking steps to help your child prepare for college can be overwhelming for parents. From visiting schools to taking entrance exams, it can be a costly experience, but with some …

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Education / Message to Parents

Age-appropriate responsibilities for kids

February 8, 2018 - by Tammy McIntyre

Even though we want kids to grow up to become independent and accountable for themselves, when should parents trust their children with common things that kids and teenagers ask for? …

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Education / Message to Parents

Managing your child’s holiday expectations on a tight budget

November 1, 2017 - by Tammy McIntyre

With the gift-giving holidays coming up, many parents start to worry about money. Kids can be demanding and you want to do everything you can to make them happy, but …

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Message to Parents / Uncategorized

Bedtime routines for school-aged children

July 26, 2017July 30, 2017 - by Tammy McIntyre - 1 Comment

As a child, I remember coming in the house when the street lights came on and going to bed at 7 pm. My siblings and I thought this time was …

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Education / Message to Parents

How doing chores can help your kids — and you

June 28, 2017 - by Tammy McIntyre

  As an adult, I have had moments when I struggled to stay on top of housework. I reflected on how my parents got it all done, and then I …

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Education / Message to Parents

What parents need to know about school selection

June 1, 2017July 5, 2017 - by Tammy McIntyre - 2 Comments.

Whether you’re choosing a preschool, changing public schools, or switching to private schools, you’ll want to find the right fit for your child. Here are important things to consider when …

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Help your kids with learning and reading retention during summer

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 - by Tammy McIntyre

  As the school year winds down, teachers begin sending home information on summer reading lists and programs. As a child, I remember my teacher giving me a list of …

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Education / Message to Parents

Parents can make homework fun

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 - by Tammy McIntyre

I fondly remember learning multiplication tables under my dad’s supervision. My dad would set a timer for 15 minutes, and then I would recite each table. I also remember reading …

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Education / Message to Parents

How vision, hearing impairments affect school success

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 - by Tammy McIntyre

I can vividly recall my sophomore year of high school. I took an advanced biology course that I felt I was sure to ace. I began having issues with my …

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Education / Message to Parents

Tips for getting your kids test ready

January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 - by Tammy McIntyre

My first encounter with standardized tests was as a third-grader in the 1970s. I can still remember the anxiety I felt as my teacher announced that we had to take …

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Education / Message to Parents / Slider / Uncategorized

Holiday fun on a budget

December 11, 2016December 29, 2016 - by Tammy McIntyre

Managing your children’s expectations can be difficult during the holiday season, especially when many winter holidays involve giving gifts. As a parent, you may feel pressured to spend your last …

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Uncategorized

Why parent-teacher conferences are important

November 2, 2016 - by Tammy McIntyre

Informed, engaged parents aid a child’s development For most parents, parent-teacher conferences seem to take place on evenings when you’re either just getting home from work, racing to cook dinner, …

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Raising confident children

October 5, 2016October 6, 2016 - by Tammy McIntyre

Kids with low self-esteem can find challenges to be extremely frustrating. Those who think poorly of themselves have a hard time finding solutions to problems. “I can’t” or “I don’t …

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Education / Message to Parents / Slider

Engage your kids early for skill development

August 24, 2016April 4, 2018 - by Tammy McIntyre

Much research has been done to show that when parents are actively involved in their child’s life, kids have faster rates of development in multiple areas such as test scores …

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Lower income workers catch a break

July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 - by Tammy McIntyre

New overtime rules restrict bosses’ demands for extra hours According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in order to ensure that low-paid employees are covered by the protections of the …

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Opinion

Age discrimination in the workplace

May 13, 2016 - by Tammy McIntyre - 1 Comment

Recently, several companies have been on the receiving end of age discrimination lawsuits after implementing large-scale lay-offs. In light of these cases, let’s look at what is age discrimination, age harassment and commonly asked questions.

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