7 mins read

Checking Up on Your Child’s IEP

Now that your child’s IEP is complete, what happens next? Your child now attends a public pre-school, kindergarten, or elementary school. The school knows you child has an IEP. Now, you need to be sure that your child is receiving his or her services since those services will no longer take place in your home (where you know they’re happening). You need to make sure the school is following ALL of the requirements of your child’s IEP. What can you do? How can you check up on your child’s services?

3 mins read

Checklist for a Kid’s Birthday Party

A kid’s birthday party can be fun for both child and parent alike. Sometimes, though, a lack of planning results in a loss of opportunity for fun. The atmosphere at a kid’s birthday party can be dampened when a particular supply is missing for a party’s event or activity. For example, a game of kickball will be spoiled if no one remembers to bring the ball. Having a checklist will ensure that all the little details have been remembered.

2 mins read

Birthday Party Entertainment Checklist

Entertainment plays a large role in any birthday party. The type of entertainment varies depending on a number of factors, but the basic steps to prepare for the entertainment remain the same. Selecting a theme for the party provides a guiding force when it comes to the details such as entertainment.

4 mins read

How to Teach Kids About Checking Accounts

Money education is an important and sometimes overlooked lesson that parents forget to share with their kids. It is important for kids to learn how to budget the money they have available to them and how to balance a checkbook. When kids see mom and dad pull out credit or debit cards, they may not realize that there is more to managing money and a checking account than just swiping a card. Any money management lesson also gives you a chance to spend time with your kids, and to gauge their basic math skills.

3 mins read

Checklist for a First Aid Kit

When an emergency arises, you can never be too prepared. Having a well-stocked first aid kit can prevent tragedy and buy time when a loved one is injured. The following checklist includes all of the items that the Homeland Security’s Ready America program suggests for a first aid kit. Best of all, these items are readily available at any drug store or large retailer. 1. Adhesive Bandages