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Homeschooling an alternative to public education
John Allasio graduated this year with honors from Madonna University with an overall GPA of 3.97. Yet, he only “went” to school to the second grade. When John was eight years old, the Allasio’s joined a growing number of parents who wanted more for their children than what they felt could be offered in public or private... »
How to help your wallet survive school shopping
Well, it’s inevitable, back to school supplies are in full swing and staring at your wallet. As you stare back you may be wondering why summer is passing by so quickly. School supplies are usually pretty reasonable depending on where you shop but the costs do add up very quickly. Even for one child and shopping for the least expensive deals possible, it... »
Our 2010 Fly-Baby is…
Anderson, age 2 of Atlanta, Georgia. Congratulations Anderson you are our $1,000 prize winner! »
Fun-tastic!
It’s summertime and kids just want have fun. These days the cost of fun has gone up so we must be creative. I decided to sit down with a trusted advisor and specialist of all things fun for kids to get ideas of what to do this summer. That trusted advisor and child specialist... »
Great Books to Keep your Child Busy During the Summer Months
School’s out and summer is here. It’s time to enjoy those summer vacation months to the fullest! Does this always mean going away on a family vacation? Fortunately, no it does not. Believe it or not there is a way to engage your child in a productive yet fun way this summer and would you... »
Entrepreneurs and Fly Mommys’ answer to…Help! My child is lost…
Entrepreneurs Jennifer Tiberia and Amy Cameron know what it is like to be full-time moms and full-time business women. They are developers of the arm.ID.illo bandz . It’s a delicate balancing act but they’ve learned to balance it quite well. (Interview with Flaimahmy, Friday, May 21, 2010) FM: Amy, you and your husband Todd, lost your son on... »
Eating Local: Homegrown Food, Your Health and Your Budget
At three o’clock in the afternoon, my husband, two young children and I piled into the car. It was time for our family trip to restock our tragically empty kitchen shelves and fridge, in preparation for the month ahead. While we go once a week to pick up fresh produce and dairy products, once... »
Verbal and Emotional Abuse: My Story
One of my aims in life is to speak out against verbal and emotional abuse because it often is not recognized as a genuine form of abuse. I regularly include segments on this topic in my classes on emotions, love and relationships. I was actually surprised to find myself in that situation without knowing... »
Out of the Shadows: How I Escaped
My story isn’t much different from a lot of other women. I met a guy, we fell in love and I was ready to make a life with him. We were young, seventeen and eighteen respectively and thought we knew everything. It was my first real relationship outside of “dating.” All of my friends... »
More than Just a Ladies Night–Vacationing With Friends
Friendships, just like marriages, need rekindling too. There are times when we all find that we have taken a friend for granted. Or, perhaps we have let time overwhelm us and have not invested in the friendship like we once did. Innocently enough, friends drift apart as other aspects of our lives take priority—kids,... »
