If a child has trouble with their vision, it can affect their schoolwork, most notably with their reading. Quite often, children who have trouble reading do not have any difficulties with comprehension or speech. They have difficulty seeing what is literally right in front of them – their textbooks or work books.

The funny thing is that when you feel better about yourself, you take better care of yourself. So, you might actually watch what you eat with a little ease and lose a few pounds to boot.

Little imaginations soar at the thought of super powers. Watch their little eyes light up when you make them a personalized super hero cape of their very own.

I negotiate with the various consumer products and services I receive in an effort to get lower rates and more services and goods for the money I pay.

While having a sick child can be unpleasant, it can also be a chance to take a break from the routine and spend some special time together.

Learning how to recession proof your family right now is imperative, both to prepare for the possibility of layoff and prosper even during the recession. Today’s installment shares ways to recession proof your job.

Editor’s note: With many American families feeling the pinch of the current recession, more and more people are turning to the internet to find ways to survive on one income.  Some are even learning how to get by on no income due to a recent or impending layoff of their family’s breadwinner.  What would you [...]

How about throwing a date night at home? It is one of the most frugal things that you can do this year to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Editor’s note: With the current state of the economy, many one-income families are especially worried about the security of their employment.  We’ve been talking to stay at home moms (SAHMs) and dads a lot lately about the measures they are taking to make sure their families are recession-proofed.  In other words, what can you do [...]

The following is a guest post written by Amanda of TheMomCrowd.com.  The Mom Crowd is an encouraging, informative, and inspiring parenting blog written by four moms. To read more of Amanda’s work, subscribe to Mom Crowd’s RSS feed.

College Costs Are Rising: Save Now With an Education Savings Account (ESA)
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