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Make school lunches and snacks nutritious and fun
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As kids head back to school, parents are faced with the dilemma of finding foods to pack for lunch and snacks that kids want to eat and that are good for them. Most snacks available in the grocery stores are full of fat, sugar and/or salt with little nutritional benefit, so finding healthy choices that kids are willing to eat isn't always an easy task. |
Simple driving safety rules for your teen
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Getting a driver's license offers a sense of independence that's hard to match. But it's more important than ever for parents to set some ground rules when their child climbs behind the wheel. After all, mom or dad still gets to make the rules for a couple more years. |
Avoid back-to-school budget blunders with rebate tips
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The back-to-school season brings with it the excitement of a new year, reconnecting with friends and fresh challenges. Unfortunately, it also means a hefty price tag for school supplies. This year, students and parents alike should keep an eye out for back-to-school products offering deep discounts through rebates. |
Kids aren't the only ones headed to the classroom this fall
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Countless adults are returning to the classroom, both online and on the ground, to pursue their education. Whether they're returning to adapt to changes in the economy, are looking to move ahead in their current role or are making the time to pursue the degree they've always wanted, heading back to school to compete in a knowledge-based economy can mean a lot of adjustment and some new experiences. |
Adult learners: the fastest-growing student group
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The single fastest-growing segment of the student population is the proportion of students aged 25 and older. There are as many motivations for returning to college as an older student as there are, well, students, but when asked, many non-traditional college students give one of several reasons. |
Shopping tips to save big on back-to-school supplies
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The back-to-school lists mean one thing - it's time for parents to start shopping. But shopping doesn't have to mean you spend every cent you have in your pocket. |
Tips to save money while back-to-school shopping
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Your children will soon be heading back to school, which means you have shopping to do. Your younger children will need notebooks, pencils, clothes, shoes and all those other things that teachers like to throw on school supply lists. But if you have college-aged kids, they're also going to need textbooks, computers and software before school starts. |
The work starts when the job search begins
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A record number of people are looking for work these days. If you're not one of them, chances are you know someone who is. These frustrating economic conditions make it easy to get discouraged. For anyone feeling stalled in their job search, a few simple steps could put the wind back in their sails. |
Why take a driving safety course?
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Every driver likely remembers spending a few hours in the car with that teacher who had an emergency break over on the passenger side. But as an adult, have you thought recently about getting some more training to make you a better driver? |
Strapped after-school programs in need of a boost
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Quality after-school programs lead to improved test scores, lower drop-out rates, decreased disciplinary action and improved work habits, according to a 2008 study conducted by researchers at the Harvard Family Research Project. As budget cuts continue, parents and other supporters can do several things to help keep school programs alive. |
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