High adoption costs create a challenge for many families who wish to adopt. The dollar amount associated with adoption seems high, but there are options for financial support during the adoption process. If finances are the only thing holding you back from pursuing adoption, consider the financial help available to determine if available programs would work for you.CostsThe … [Read more...] about Financial Help for Adoption
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Slackers No More: Gen X Parents Raising Amazing Gen Z Kids
Word on the street is that Generation Z is the most significant generation in modern history. As their parents, of course we know our kids are special. But what makes researchers and marketers also say Gen Z is so unique and important? And how have we, their Gen X parents, helped shape them into such fabulous people? First, a quick primer on the two generations. Gen … [Read more...] about Slackers No More: Gen X Parents Raising Amazing Gen Z Kids
How to Convince Teens to Stay in School
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of teenagers who drop out of high school is around 8 percent. That means that for every 1,000 out-of-work individuals, 80 are facing an already difficult-to-crack job market without even the most basic education. Parents and teachers can unite to convince these kids, one by one, that staying in school is the … [Read more...] about How to Convince Teens to Stay in School
10 Helpful Hints For Single Moms Who Start Dating
About a year ago, I made a decision regarding my single status - sort of by default. I asked a nice, smart, handsome guy friend from work to be a last minute date to a Great Gatsby Party. We had a good night and started to spend more time together during some evenings, after my daughter was asleep for the night. One of the first things that he talked to me about was if and how … [Read more...] about 10 Helpful Hints For Single Moms Who Start Dating
The Legal Docs You Need To Protect Your Family
This following post is written in partnership with Bloomwell. As parents we do everything we can to protect our children. But there is one super important thing that many of us put off doing, and that’s obtaining legal documents to protect our children if we are away from home (like when we use a babysitter or a relative to watch the children), have an accident or serious … [Read more...] about The Legal Docs You Need To Protect Your Family