Making a rubber band helicopter is a great project for parents and children to work on together. This project exercises fine motor skills, following step by step directions and teaches a bit about physics. Materials A regular drinking straw A 25-inch long piece of wire (for example a thin bicycle spoke) or very … [Read more...] about Making a rubber band helicopter
Archives for May 2006
Nine easy ways to lower your credit card debt
The average American family carries a whopping $ 8,000 in credit card debt! And it's easy to let guilt tempt you into doing nothing about it. But taking the right step now can pave the way to other important financial goals such as a house, car or a baby. Click here to learn how to lower your credit debt. … [Read more...] about Nine easy ways to lower your credit card debt
Maternity Leave
With the baby due to arrive, it's time your spouse checked out her options for maternity leave. Paid maternity leave is unusual in the U.S. More likely she'll have to use a combination of short-term disability (STD), sick leave, vacation, personal days, and unpaid family leave. This is where you can help, getting the paper work sorted out in time. Click here to find out how. … [Read more...] about Maternity Leave
Fertility options at a glance
If you have not had a baby in spite of doing everything correct, don’t give up yet. There are various fertility treatments on offer to help you conceive your baby. Click here to learn more. … [Read more...] about Fertility options at a glance
Managing your finances
A new baby can drastically affect your finances. Suddenly, you find yourself living on a lower income—if one spouse works less or not at all—and have more expenses to cope with, including, of course, endless baby gear and childcare expenditure. Click here for resources on managing finances. … [Read more...] about Managing your finances