Ways Kids Can Cash-in This Summer: Real Money Making Ideas for Pre-Teens and Teens By Kimberly Blaker | Contributor An important aspect of helping kids develop into responsible adults is teaching them the value and rewards of hard work and earning their own money. Through this they gain self-esteem,…
Real Money Making Ideas for Pre-Teens and Teens By Kimberly Blaker | Contributor An important aspect of helping kids develop into responsible adults is teaching them the value and rewards of hard work and earning their own money. Through this they gain self-esteem, come to understand the real value of…
New SAT vs Old SAT vs the ACT How clear is the alphabet soup of college entrance exams? by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer College entrance exams. The words strike terror in the hearts of many students. Now there’s a new fly in the ointment: should you take the…
Who Rules the Roost? Establishing Boundaries for Returning College Kids that Everyone Can Live With Home (Bitter) Sweet Home: A College Student’s Perspective by Caroline Finnegan | Guest Contributor Dear Parents, A little intro from a senior in college and three-time champion of the smooth transition home for…
Making the Grade with Grads A+ Suggestions for Gifts They’ll Love Are your friends’ kids graduating from high school or college? Do you want to find something a personal yet also practical? Here are some gift suggestions that are good for the dorm or apartment. Soundrise from Soundfreaq…
The WaterRower delivers comprehensive cardio, muscle & calorie burning in the comfort of your home Compiled by Tricia White | Managing Editor Did you know that rowing is one of the best exercises for developing aerobic fitness? Not only does working out with rowing machines allow people to develop…
No action on a home surveillance camera means all’s well while you’re away by Karen Brodsky | Staff Writer Now trending in your neighborhood: the installation of indoor and outdoor security cameras to keep your family safe and deter crime. With more dual income families, the need for a means…
VIP AWARD RECIPIENT Harry LaRosiliere Gives Back Through Public Service By Karen Brodsky | Staff Writer Powerful words that describe the altruistic concern of a true philanthropist and the mantra and mission of the City of Plano’s Mayor, Harry LaRosiliere. Born in Haiti, LaRosiliere and his family planted…
College students and their parents reflect on their memories of Senior Prom. “Prom made me realize that I was starting a new chapter in life and that I was leaving childhood behind. Everyone always dreams of prom as the end of high school as that mark of finally finishing it….