Federal financial aid is available, and applying for it is easy.ALTHOUGH PAYING FOR COLLEGE can sometimes seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. The US. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid makes $80 billion available to students and families each year for education beyond high school. That $80 billion comes in the form of grants, low-interest … [Read more...] about Need Help Paying For College?
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Three ideas for dads struggling with video games and kids
Untitled Document We can't help but wonder what the long-term effects of video game playing will be and we limit the games in our house. And until now, we've said "later" to hand-held games and TV games such as PlayStation and Nintendo. However, more and more evidence actually points to a correlation between increasing IQ scores and technology advances in the last 40 … [Read more...] about Three ideas for dads struggling with video games and kids
Parents’ Guide: Helping Your Child to Read
Set a good example. Read for pleasure and show and share that pleasure.Leave interesting books lying around. Encourage your child to handle books frequently, carefully, and respectfully.Read aloud eagerly to your child. Show him or her how much you enjoy this reading time. Make it special and do it each night if possible!Provide a good reading light for your child’s bed area. … [Read more...] about Parents’ Guide: Helping Your Child to Read
Tips for Dads trying to cut down on TV watching time
We like TV. After a long day at work, it’s like a frothy dessert at the end of a mediocre meal. It might not have any nutrition value, but it’s sweet and airy and enjoyable with very little effort. However, when TV becomes the routine and more your reality than your real life, you or your kids might have a problem. How to know? Do you talk about TV … [Read more...] about Tips for Dads trying to cut down on TV watching time
Top 10 US cities for spending on education per student
Here's one indicator of quality education if you're considering a move for better education for your child.State City Per pupil 1. NY New York $11,952 2. VA Arlington $11,774 3. DC Washington $11,090 4. MD Bethesda $9,339 5. MD Chevy Chase $9,339 6. MD Derwood $9,339 7. MD Gaithersburg $9,339 8. MD Germantown $9,339 9. MD Kensington $9,339 10. MD Montgomery Village $9,339 … [Read more...] about Top 10 US cities for spending on education per student