Read tips here
http://www.momscape.com/wordpress/2012/08/21/5-tips-for-better-understanding-your-teenager
Monday, January 13, 2014
5 Tips for Better Understanding Your Teenager
Do you ever feel like your connection with your teen is slipping? Here are five tactics for stopping the slip…steps you can take to get closer to them and to better understand them.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Kids and Socializing Online
Social networking sites, chat rooms, virtual worlds, and blogs are how teens and tweens socialize online; it's important to help your child learn how to navigate these spaces safely.
Read here
http://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/0012-kids-and-socializing-online
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Homeschool Hows & Whys
Great site filled with articles, tips and resources for the homeschooling family!
"A blog for homeschoolers and others who want to know why education does not work today in most schools or for most homeschoolers, and what can be done about it."
Click link for info -
http://www.connectthethoughts.net/blog
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Cyber Alerts for Parents & Kids Tip #1: Be Prudent When Posting Images Online
With the explosive popularity of smartphones and social media platforms, sharing photos has never been easier. Millions of pictures are uploaded to the web every day, and camera-enabled mobile phones are the perennial top-selling consumer electronic devices. So it’s a safe bet that even more photos will be cropping up on image-hosting communities and personal websites.
But what exactly is being shared?
Continue reading this very informative article here -
http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2011/december/cyber_122211/cyber_122211
Friday, August 30, 2013
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
FTC Releases Top 10 Complaint Categories for 2012
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its top 10 complaint categories for 2012.
For the first time ever, the agency received more than two million complaints. Of the two million complaints, 18 percent were related to identity theft. Of those 18 percent, almost half were related to tax or wage fraud.
Here is a complete list of the top 10 complaint categories:
Identity Theft - 369,132 complaints
Debt collection - 199,721 complaints
Banks and Lenders - 132,340 complaints
Shop-at-Home and Catalog Sales - 115,184 complaints
Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries - 98,479 complaints
Impostor Scams - 98,479 complaints
Internet Services - 81,438 complaints
Auto-Related Complaints - 78,062 complaints
Telephone and Mobile Services - 76,783 complaints
Credit Cards - 51,550 complaints
The FTC uses the Consumer Sentinel Network to record complaints throughout the year. The secure database is available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies across the country and helps agencies research cases and track targets.
Learn more about the 2012 complaints from FTC here
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2013/02/sentineltop.shtm
Sunday, June 16, 2013
4 Ways to Form Green Habits
by Jessica Harlan
"I realized that no matter how good my intentions are, sometimes it’s hard to remember to get into eco-friendly habits. Do you have the same problem? Here are some ways that you can give yourself a gentle reminder until certain sustainable actions become habit."
Read her 4 tips here
https://www.recyclebank.com/live-green/4-Ways-to-Form-Green-Habits?cm_mmc=Marketing-_-Facebook-_-Article-_-4WaysGreenHabits48
Friday, May 17, 2013
The 10 Worst Things You're Doing With Your Smartphone
By Kiona Smith-Strickland
Despite increasing threats to smartphones, security still seems lax among most users. Millions of people make these smartphone security mistakes every day.
Read article here
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/tips/the-10-worst-things-youre-doing-with-your-smartphone-15216505
Saturday, May 11, 2013
13 Free Things to See and Do Without Spending Alot of Money (Seniors)
by Jeff Yeager, AARP
Before reaching for your wallet, see what things you can get or do without spending a dime. Who said 13 is an unlucky number? Here are 13 free ways to save money in 2013. Sounds like a pretty lucky New Year to me!
Read list of things here
http://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-01-2013/13-fabulous-freebies.html
Monday, May 6, 2013
Going to College or Career School? Submit the FAFSA to Get Financial Aid
The federal government provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds to students each year. In order to get that money, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called the FAFSA.
Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school. In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA data to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.
Click here for more info and to submit application
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Friday, April 12, 2013
How To Stop Wasting So Much Food in the Kitchen
Whether you're cooking for 10 or for one, wasting food in the kitchen is easy no matter how strictly you plan everything. Of course, planning is the first and most important part, but if you're no good at that we've got tips for organizing your fridge and finding alternatives for food on its way out. Let's start with the ever-important plan.
Read post here
http://lifehacker.com/5906225/ways-to-stop-wasting-so-much-food-in-the-kitchen
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
How I Spy On My Kids Online
Posted by Ann Brenoff
Senior Writer, The Huffington Post
I want a "Scared Straight" program for kids who, like my son, think they are immune to the landmines of the online world. I want someone to grab him by his shoulders and scream him into reality, the way those terrifying prison-lifers did to troubled kids in the 1978 award-winning documentary...The underlying message of "Scared Straight" was clear: Do you want to wind up like this scary prison guy? No? Then stop what you are doing, now.
Read her post here
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ann-brenoff/spying-on-kids-online_b_2839081.html?utm_medium=referral&utm_hp_ref=new-york&ir=New%20York&utm_source=t.co
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
10 Ways to Save Money on Your Prescriptions
Posted by AJReissig
It is estimated that over 50% of Americans take a prescription medication on a daily basis. With the rising cost of prescription medications, it only makes sense to look for ways to save money on prescriptions. What follows is a list of ten things you can do to save money on prescription medications.
Read post here
http://thethriftynation.com/save-money-2/save-money-prescriptions/334
Monday, March 18, 2013
Top 25 Free e-books Sites, the Definitive List
"...You’re in luck because Amazon is no the only site where you can get yourself some good e-book titles. In fact, we have compiled 25 of these sites that offer free e-books download."
Read the list here
http://socialtimes.com/top-25-free-e-books-sites-the-definitive-list_b7595?red=rb
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
5 Best Stone Age Parenting Practices
Published on March 8, 2013 by Mark van Vugt, Ph.D. in Naturally Selected
What traditional societies can teach us about raising our children ...
Read his article here
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/naturally-selected/201303/5-best-stone-age-parenting-practices
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