If your child enjoys math or science you are in luck, math and science can lead to high paying careers in engineering, finance, health, and many other dynamic industries. Excelling in these subjects opens up many career prospects for learners. Mathematical and scientific skills are highly valuable to employers and job opportunities in these disciplines are among […]
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The media is always talking about how the children of today aren’t being prepared properly for the future. And one key area that is lacking in public education is knowing how to manage their money. Here are some fun ways to teach your kids about money. Educational Gaming Video games are often blamed for inducing violent behaviour in
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When it comes to reducing electricity use at home, most people think of buying energy efficient washing machines and refrigerators. While this is not a bad approach, it does not encompass all energy saving aspects. One way of keeping energy costs at home down is by teaching your children the importance of saving electricity. Some
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Kids are expensive. Everybody knows this. In fact, budgeting for a new baby has become something of a science that many new parents are trying to perfect. Babies are expensive enough when they are produced naturally. When you have to factor in the cost of fertility treatments or infertility options on the other hand, that
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It’s amazing how many people do not realize that the reason adults have problems with finance is because they were not taught financial responsibility as kids. Many parents make the mistake of thinking that business matters are too complicated for children to understand, or they just plain believe that kids should not be involved in
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Christians are often accused of being insensitive to the green movement because we doubt the “global warming” data and see “green” as just another government ploy to gain control and power. But as Christians, whether we believe the data or not, we are still called to be good stewards of what God has given us. And
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Computers have become an integral part of home and schoolwork. Research carried out by TechAddiction found that six percent of the surveyed children less than eight years old already use a computer for homework, while 10% use educational software.  These days it is important that even children are introduced to the world of computers as early
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Despite what modern people might claim, quite a number still hold on to traditional dreams and desires. Probably the best example of such a dream is that of one day having a family of your own. Kids are great no doubt, they bring joy, excitement and a sense of awe and wonder to life but
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Many grew up watching our parents scrimp and save in order to have money left at the end of the week; many more have watched their parents struggle in order to pay their bills. Regardless of how you were brought up, most of what you first learn about money management and well-being stems from what
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Divorce, even if both parties have the best of intentions, has plenty of opportunities to become messy, complicated and even acrimonious. One of the trickiest areas is likely to be around the family finances. When a married couple splits up, major assets need to be divided fairly, but at the same time maintaining certain standards of
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Everyone knows that the best MBA programs are really expensive. Your Family Finances has looked at a number of creative ways to pay for schooling, but how can students be sure they’re really getting their money’s worth once enrolled? Emma Collins works for a website that profiles the best MBA programs of 2012, and today she looks at
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Children are hardwired to learn from their own mistakes. A painful fall might teach them not to run on a slippery floor. A bruised finger might teach them to be more careful around closing doors, windows and drawers. A blood-drawing nip from the family dog or cat might teach them that even cute animals don’t
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